Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 04m at 7:14 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:52 pm (11.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Dec 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:5012.75:14-0.65:50-1.66:493:55Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:2811.312:4212.26:06-0.26:43-1.26:503:55Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:2110.91:3511.67:010.37:36-0.66:513:54Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:1610.52:3110.97:570.78:31-0.16:523:54First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:1310.13:2910.38:551.19:270.46:533:54First Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:109.84:299.89:551.310:240.86:543:54First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:089.75:299.510:551.411:191.06:553:54First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:039.76:269.411:531.36:563:54Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:549.87:209.412:121.112:461.16:573:54Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:4210.08:099.51:021.11:350.86:583:54Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:2510.38:549.61:471.12:200.56:593:54Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:0510.59:359.72:291.03:010.37:003:54Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:4310.810:149.83:091.03:400.17:003:54Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:2010.910:519.93:460.94:170.07:013:54Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:5611.011:2810.04:230.94:54-0.17:023:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:3311.15:000.95:31-0.27:033:55Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:0610.012:1211.15:380.96:11-0.27:033:55Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:4710.012:5511.06:200.96:53-0.27:043:55Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:3110.11:4110.97:060.97:39-0.17:043:56Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:1910.22:3210.77:570.98:30-0.17:053:56Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:1110.33:2910.58:540.89:240.07:053:57Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:0810.44:3210.39:560.610:230.17:063:57Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:0810.75:3710.311:010.311:240.07:063:58Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:0911.16:4210.412:06-0.17:073:59Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:0911.57:4410.612:26-0.11:08-0.67:073:59Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:0612.08:4310.91:25-0.32:06-1.17:074:00Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:0112.49:3811.12:22-0.43:01-1.57:084:01New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:5312.610:3011.23:15-0.53:53-1.77:084:01New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:4412.511:2011.24:07-0.54:44-1.67:084:02New Moon29Fri
30Sat11:3312.34:58-0.45:33-1.47:084:03Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:1011.012:2211.95:48-0.16:21-1.07:084:04Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 10:33 am — 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 14% 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 (14% 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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