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 41m 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 - Jul 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:429.08:5410.12:071.22:151.84:548:20Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:319.19:3810.32:551.03:011.84:548:20Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:169.210:1910.53:400.73:441.84:558:20Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:579.310:5910.74:220.54:251.74:568:20Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:379.411:3810.85:020.45:051.64:568:19Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:169.65:400.35:441.54:578:19Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:1711.012:549.76:190.26:241.44:588:18Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:5711.01:349.96:580.17:051.34:598:18Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:3911.12:1510.17:380.07:501.14:598:17Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:2311.03:0010.38:210.08:381.05:008:17Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:1110.93:4710.69:060.09:300.85:018:16Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:0410.74:3810.89:550.110:270.65:028:16Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:0110.45:3211.010:480.311:270.45:038:15Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:0210.26:3011.211:450.45:048:14Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:0610.07:3011.512:300.112:450.55:048:14Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:1110.18:3011.71:34-0.21:460.65:058:13Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:1310.29:2812.02:35-0.52:470.55:068:12Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:1110.410:2512.23:34-0.83:450.45:078:11New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:0710.611:1912.24:29-1.04:410.35:088:10New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:5910.75:22-1.05:340.35:098:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:1112.112:5010.76:13-0.96:260.45:108:09Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:0111.81:3810.67:02-0.67:160.55:118:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:5111.42:2610.57:49-0.38:070.85:128:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:4010.93:1410.38:350.28:571.05:138:06Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:3010.34:0110.19:220.69:481.35:148:05First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:209.84:499.910:081.110:411.55:158:04First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:139.35:399.810:571.511:351.65:168:02First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:098.96:309.711:481.95:188:01First Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:068.67:229.712:301.612:402.15:198:00Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:018.68:139.81:251.41:332.15:207:59Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:548.79:0210.12:171.22:232.05:217:58Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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