Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 48m at 6:15 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:49 pm (10.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:19 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Nov 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:599.33:0710.08:331.89:061.07:105:22Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun2:449.22:559.88:201.98:541.16:124:21First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:349.23:489.79:121.99:451.06:134:20First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:289.34:459.810:091.710:400.96:144:18First Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:239.75:4410.011:081.311:350.66:164:17Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:1710.26:4210.312:060.76:174:16Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:1010.97:3910.712:290.31:020.06:184:15Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:0211.68:3211.21:21-0.11:56-0.76:204:13Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:5212.39:2511.52:13-0.52:48-1.46:214:12Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:4212.810:1711.83:04-0.83:40-1.86:224:11Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:3313.111:0911.83:55-0.94:32-2.06:244:10Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:2413.04:47-0.85:25-1.96:254:09Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:0311.612:1812.85:41-0.66:20-1.66:264:08Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:5811.31:1412.36:37-0.27:17-1.16:284:07Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:5611.02:1411.77:370.28:16-0.66:294:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:5710.63:1711.08:400.59:17-0.16:304:05Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:0010.34:2210.59:450.810:190.26:324:04Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:0210.25:2710.110:500.911:190.56:334:03Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:0310.26:309.911:530.86:344:02Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:5810.47:279.912:160.712:500.66:354:01Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:4910.58:189.91:090.81:420.46:374:01Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:3410.79:049.91:570.82:290.26:384:00Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:1510.89:469.92:400.83:110.16:393:59New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:5410.910:259.93:200.93:500.06:403:59New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:3010.911:019.93:581.04:280.16:423:58New Moon25Tue
26Wed11:0610.811:389.84:341.15:030.16:433:57New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:4110.75:101.25:390.26:443:57Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:149.712:1810.65:461.36:150.46:453:56Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:519.612:5610.56:231.46:530.56:463:56Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:309.61:3710.37:041.57:340.56:473:55Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 9:32 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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