Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 1:21 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 8:02 pm (10.0 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 - Feb 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:1210.810:449.73:371.14:11-0.16:504:42New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:5011.111:2110.04:160.84:47-0.36:494:44New Moon2Thu
3Fri11:2911.211:5810.34:540.55:24-0.56:484:45New Moon3Fri
4Sat12:0911.35:340.36:02-0.56:464:47Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:3610.612:5111.26:160.16:41-0.56:454:48Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:1810.81:3610.97:010.07:24-0.36:444:49Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:0210.92:2610.47:510.08:110.16:434:51First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:5210.93:229.98:460.19:040.56:414:52First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:4710.74:259.59:480.210:040.96:404:54First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:4910.65:349.210:550.311:111.16:394:55First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:5710.66:469.212:060.26:374:56Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:0510.87:539.512:211.11:13-0.16:364:58Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:0911.18:539.91:280.82:15-0.56:344:59Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:0811.59:4710.32:280.43:10-0.86:335:01Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:0111.710:3610.63:230.14:00-1.06:325:02Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:5011.811:2110.84:14-0.24:47-1.06:305:03Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:3711.65:01-0.35:30-0.86:285:05Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:0410.812:2111.25:46-0.26:12-0.46:275:06Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:4610.71:0510.76:310.06:530.16:255:07Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:2710.51:4910.17:150.37:330.66:245:09Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:0910.22:349.58:000.78:161.26:225:10Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:529.83:238.98:481.19:021.76:215:12Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:409.54:178.49:401.49:532.16:195:13Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:339.25:168.110:371.610:502.36:175:14Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:319.16:188.111:381.611:502.36:165:16Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:319.27:168.212:371.46:145:17Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:279.58:078.612:472.11:301.16:125:18Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:179.98:539.11:391.72:170.66:115:20Waning Crescent28Tue
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 4:41 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 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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