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 (tomorrow) : 9:29 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 07m at 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 - Oct 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:4011.211:0011.74:04-0.44:24-0.46:326:12Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:2311.811:4711.94:47-0.75:10-0.96:336:10Full Moon2Tue
3Wed12:0712.25:31-0.95:58-1.26:346:08Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:3411.912:5212.46:16-0.86:47-1.36:366:07Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:2411.61:4112.37:04-0.57:39-1.26:376:05Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:1711.12:3412.07:560.08:36-0.86:386:03Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun3:1410.63:3111.68:520.59:37-0.46:396:01Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:1710.14:3511.19:551.010:430.06:415:59Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:259.75:4510.711:041.311:520.36:425:58Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:359.66:5510.512:151.36:435:56Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:429.78:0110.612:590.31:221.16:445:54Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:4010.09:0010.72:000.22:220.86:455:52Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:3210.39:5110.82:530.13:150.56:475:51Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:1710.610:3710.83:410.14:020.26:485:49New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:5810.811:1910.74:230.14:450.16:495:47New Moon15Mon
16Tue11:3510.911:5810.55:020.35:240.06:515:46New Moon16Tue
17Wed12:1010.85:380.66:020.16:525:44New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:3610.212:4410.76:130.96:390.36:535:42Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:139.91:1910.56:481.37:150.66:545:41Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:509.61:5610.27:241.67:540.86:565:39Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:309.22:3610.08:021.98:361.16:575:37Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon3:148.93:209.78:452.29:231.36:585:36First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:028.64:119.59:342.410:151.56:595:34First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:568.55:079.410:292.411:111.47:015:33First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:548.66:069.511:292.37:025:31First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:519.07:069.812:081.212:281.97:035:30Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:459.58:0210.31:030.91:251.37:055:28Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:3510.38:5510.81:550.42:190.57:065:27Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:2211.19:4511.32:43-0.13:09-0.37:075:25Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:0811.810:3511.63:30-0.53:58-1.07:095:24Full Moon30Tue
31Wed10:5312.411:2411.84:16-0.74:47-1.57:105:23Full Moon31Wed
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 6:38 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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