Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 6:37 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 28m at 12:59 pm (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:3110.41:5010.47:160.67:350.85:577:08Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:0710.22:2610.37:510.88:140.95:587:06Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:479.93:0610.38:291.08:570.95:597:04Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun3:319.73:5010.39:111.29:441.06:017:03Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:209.54:4110.39:591.310:390.96:027:01Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:169.35:3710.410:541.311:380.86:036:59Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:179.46:3910.611:551.26:046:57Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:209.77:4111.012:410.412:590.96:056:55Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:2110.28:4211.61:42-0.12:010.46:066:53Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:1810.99:3912.12:40-0.62:59-0.36:076:51Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:1211.610:3412.53:35-1.13:55-0.86:096:50New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:0412.111:2712.84:27-1.54:49-1.36:106:48New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:5512.55:18-1.75:43-1.66:116:46New Moon13Tue
14Wed12:2012.712:4512.66:09-1.66:36-1.66:126:44Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:1312.41:3712.57:00-1.37:30-1.36:136:42Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:0711.92:3012.17:52-0.88:25-0.96:146:40Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:0211.33:2511.68:47-0.29:23-0.46:156:38First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:0110.64:2311.19:440.410:230.16:176:37First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:0310.05:2410.610:451.011:260.56:186:35First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:069.66:2710.311:481.36:196:33First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:099.57:2810.212:280.712:491.46:206:31Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:079.58:2410.21:260.71:461.36:216:29Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:589.79:1410.42:200.62:381.16:226:27Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:439.99:5910.53:070.53:240.86:246:25Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:2410.210:3910.63:490.44:060.66:256:23Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:0110.411:1710.64:270.44:440.56:266:22Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:3510.611:5310.65:020.45:200.46:276:20Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:0810.75:360.45:550.46:286:18Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:2710.512:4110.76:090.66:300.46:296:16Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:0310.41:1510.76:420.77:060.46:316:14Waning Gibbous30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8413564)

Common Questions About Southwest Harbor, ME Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Southwest Harbor, ME today?

Slack tide in Southwest Harbor, ME is approximately 3:48 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Southwest Harbor, ME?

Southwest Harbor, ME is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Southwest Harbor, ME tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Southwest Harbor, ME?

Tide predictions for Southwest Harbor, ME come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Southwest Harbor, ME?

Tide data for Southwest Harbor, ME is sourced from NOAA Station #8413564. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8413564.

What is the moon phase in Southwest Harbor, ME tonight?

Tonight the moon over Southwest Harbor, ME is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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