Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 9:14 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2m at 3:23 pm (10.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:24 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Jan 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:2110.22:3510.88:000.78:32-0.27:084:04First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:1310.33:3310.58:580.69:260.07:084:05First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:0910.54:3510.210:000.510:240.27:084:06First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:0910.75:4110.011:050.311:250.47:084:07Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:0911.06:479.912:10-0.17:084:08Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:1011.37:5010.012:260.41:13-0.47:084:09Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:0811.68:4910.21:260.32:12-0.87:084:10Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:0311.89:4410.42:240.23:07-1.17:074:11Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:5612.010:3510.53:180.23:59-1.17:074:12Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:4611.911:2410.54:090.14:48-1.17:074:14Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:3411.74:590.25:36-0.87:064:15Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:1110.412:2211.45:470.46:22-0.57:064:16Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:5810.21:0910.96:350.77:07-0.17:064:17Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat1:439.91:5610.47:221.07:520.47:054:18Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:299.72:449.88:111.28:370.87:054:20Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:169.53:359.39:021.59:241.37:044:21Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:059.34:298.89:561.610:131.67:034:22Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:569.35:268.510:521.611:051.87:034:23Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:489.36:248.411:481.511:591.97:024:25Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:419.47:198.512:431.37:014:26Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:319.78:108.712:511.91:340.97:014:27Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:1810.18:569.01:401.72:210.67:004:29Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:0310.59:399.42:261.43:040.16:594:30New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:4510.910:209.73:091.13:46-0.26:584:31New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:2711.311:0110.13:510.74:26-0.66:574:33New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:0911.611:4210.44:330.45:07-0.86:564:34New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:5211.75:160.25:49-0.96:554:35Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:2510.712:3811.76:020.06:33-0.96:544:37Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:0910.91:2611.46:50-0.17:19-0.76:534:38Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:5711.02:1811.07:43-0.18:08-0.46:524:39First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:4811.03:1510.58:390.09:020.06:514:41First Quarter31Tue
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 6:18 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 66% 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 Third Quarter (66% 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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