Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 9:29 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:11 pm (10.9 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 - Oct 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:459.78:0510.91:040.31:241.06:326:12Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:4710.29:0711.22:070.02:270.56:336:11Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:4110.710:0211.43:03-0.33:240.06:346:09Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:3011.110:5211.53:53-0.54:16-0.46:356:07New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:1511.411:3911.44:40-0.55:03-0.66:376:05New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:5811.55:23-0.35:48-0.66:386:03New Moon6Sun
7Mon12:2311.112:3911.46:050.06:32-0.46:396:02Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:0710.71:1911.16:460.57:150.06:406:00Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:5110.22:0010.87:271.07:590.46:415:58Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:359.72:4310.38:101.58:450.86:435:56Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri3:229.23:319.98:562.09:341.26:445:55First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:148.84:239.59:472.310:281.56:455:53First Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:098.55:209.310:432.511:261.76:465:51First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:088.46:209.211:432.56:485:49First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:058.67:189.412:231.612:412.36:495:48Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:578.98:109.71:161.41:341.96:505:46Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:439.48:5710.12:041.02:231.46:515:44Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:2510.09:4110.42:470.73:070.86:535:43Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:0310.610:2310.83:270.33:490.26:545:41Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:4111.211:0511.04:060.14:30-0.36:555:39Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:2011.611:4711.14:45-0.15:12-0.76:575:38Full Moon21Mon
22Tue12:0012.05:25-0.15:56-0.96:585:36Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:3211.012:4412.16:080.06:42-1.06:595:35Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:1910.81:3112.06:540.37:33-0.87:005:33Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:1110.52:2311.77:450.68:28-0.57:025:32Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat3:0710.13:2111.38:420.99:29-0.17:035:30Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:109.84:2710.89:461.210:350.27:045:29Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:189.65:3710.610:571.411:440.37:065:27Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:279.76:4810.512:091.27:075:26Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:3310.07:5510.612:490.31:160.97:085:24Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu8:3110.58:5410.71:500.12:170.47:105:23Waning Crescent31Thu
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 12:50 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 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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