Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 05m at 9:14 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:47 am (10.1 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 - May 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:0810.07:499.712:301.41:050.75:227:38Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:099.98:429.91:321.22:010.75:207:39Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:0410.09:2910.22:281.02:510.75:197:40Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri9:5210.010:1010.43:170.73:340.75:187:41Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:3510.110:4810.64:010.44:140.85:167:43Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:1410.011:2310.74:400.24:510.95:157:44Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:5210.011:5710.75:180.25:251.15:147:45Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:289.85:530.25:591.35:127:46Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:3010.71:049.76:280.36:341.55:117:47Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:0510.51:409.57:040.47:101.75:107:48Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:4110.42:199.37:410.67:481.95:097:50Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:2110.33:019.28:220.78:312.05:087:51Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:0510.13:479.19:070.89:192.05:077:52Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:5410.04:399.29:570.810:141.95:057:53Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:5010.05:349.410:510.811:131.75:047:54Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:4910.06:319.811:470.65:037:55Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:5110.27:2810.412:151.212:440.45:027:56Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:5210.58:2211.11:150.61:400.15:017:57Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:5010.99:1411.82:14-0.12:34-0.25:007:58Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:4611.210:0512.43:10-0.83:26-0.45:007:59New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:4111.510:5612.84:03-1.44:18-0.54:598:01New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:3411.511:4712.94:56-1.75:10-0.44:588:02New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:2811.45:49-1.86:03-0.24:578:03Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:3912.71:2211.26:43-1.66:570.14:568:03Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:3312.42:1810.87:38-1.27:540.54:568:04Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:3011.83:1610.48:35-0.78:530.94:558:05Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:2911.24:1610.19:33-0.29:551.24:548:06First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:3010.65:179.910:330.310:581.44:548:07First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:3410.16:169.811:320.74:538:08First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:369.87:129.812:011.512:280.94:528:09First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:359.68:0410.01:001.41:221.14:528:10Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 12:30 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 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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