Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 1:21 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 7:50 am (8.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:029.68:2010.61:200.41:401.26:316:13Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:599.99:1710.72:190.32:390.96:336:11Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:4910.210:0610.83:110.23:300.66:346:10Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:3310.510:5110.83:570.14:160.36:356:08New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:1210.611:3110.74:380.24:570.26:366:06New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:4810.75:150.35:360.26:376:04New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:0910.512:2210.75:500.66:120.36:396:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:4610.212:5610.66:240.96:490.56:406:01Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:229.91:3010.46:581.37:250.76:415:59Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:009.52:0710.27:341.68:041.06:425:57Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:409.22:469.98:121.98:461.26:435:55Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:248.83:329.68:562.29:341.46:455:54First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:138.64:239.49:452.410:281.56:465:52First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:098.55:219.410:422.411:261.56:475:50First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:098.66:229.611:432.36:485:48First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:078.97:2210.012:251.212:431.86:505:47Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:029.68:1910.51:210.71:411.26:515:45Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:5210.39:1111.12:130.22:340.46:525:43Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:3911.210:0211.53:01-0.33:25-0.46:545:42Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:2511.910:5111.93:48-0.74:15-1.16:555:40Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:1112.511:4112.04:34-0.95:04-1.56:565:38Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:5812.85:21-0.95:54-1.76:575:37Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:3211.812:4712.86:10-0.76:46-1.76:595:35Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:2411.51:3812.57:01-0.37:41-1.37:005:34Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:2011.02:3412.07:560.28:39-0.87:015:32Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:1910.43:3411.48:560.79:41-0.37:035:31Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:239.94:4010.810:011.210:480.27:045:29Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:319.65:5010.411:101.411:540.57:055:28Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:389.66:5810.212:191.47:075:26Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:409.78:0110.212:570.61:231.27:085:25Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:3510.08:5610.21:540.52:190.97:095:23Waning Crescent31Mon
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 10:35 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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