Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 9:29 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 09m at 3:47 am (10.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Jan 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:3210.812:4512.06:090.06:47-1.07:084:05Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:2510.61:4011.47:040.37:40-0.67:084:06Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:2010.42:3610.88:010.68:330.07:084:07Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:1410.23:3410.18:590.99:270.57:084:08Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:109.94:349.59:591.110:221.07:084:09Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:059.85:349.110:591.211:171.37:084:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:009.86:338.911:571.17:074:11Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:529.87:298.812:111.512:521.07:074:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:429.98:208.91:021.61:430.87:074:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:2810.19:059.01:511.62:290.57:074:14Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri9:1010.39:479.22:351.53:120.37:064:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:5010.510:259.33:161.43:510.27:064:17New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:2810.711:029.53:551.24:280.17:054:18New Moon13Sun
14Mon11:0510.811:379.64:311.15:040.07:054:19New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:4110.95:081.15:39-0.17:044:20Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:139.712:1910.95:451.06:15-0.17:044:22Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:509.912:5810.86:240.96:530.07:034:23Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:2910.01:4110.67:070.87:340.07:024:24Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:1210.22:2910.37:550.78:190.27:024:26First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:5910.33:2210.08:470.69:080.47:014:27First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:5110.44:229.69:460.510:040.77:004:28First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:4910.65:279.410:500.411:060.86:594:30First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:5210.86:359.411:570.16:584:31Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:5611.17:429.712:110.81:03-0.36:584:32Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:5911.48:4410.01:160.62:05-0.76:574:34Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:5811.89:4010.42:180.33:03-1.16:564:35Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:5412.110:3410.73:150.03:57-1.36:554:36Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:4712.211:2410.94:09-0.34:48-1.46:544:38Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:3812.15:01-0.35:37-1.36:534:39Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:1310.912:2811.85:52-0.36:24-0.96:524:41Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:0010.81:1711.26:42-0.17:10-0.46:504:42Waning 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 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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