Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 51m at 11:46 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:27 pm (9.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:43 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Mar 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:2111.41:5010.67:15-0.57:330.26:095:21Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:0910.92:409.98:050.18:220.86:085:22Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:5810.33:349.28:570.69:141.46:065:23Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:529.84:328.89:541.010:111.86:045:25Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:519.55:338.510:541.311:111.96:035:26Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:519.36:328.511:531.46:015:27Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:509.47:278.712:101.912:491.25:595:29Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:439.68:159.11:051.61:390.95:575:30Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:3010.08:589.51:541.32:230.65:555:31Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:1210.39:3610.02:370.93:020.35:545:33New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:5110.610:1210.43:170.53:390.15:525:34New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:2810.810:4610.73:550.14:130.05:505:35New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:0510.911:2111.04:31-0.14:48-0.15:485:36New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:4310.911:5811.35:09-0.45:24-0.15:465:38Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:2410.85:49-0.56:030.05:455:39Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:3911.31:0810.66:32-0.56:460.25:435:40Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:2311.31:5610.37:20-0.47:340.45:415:41Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:1311.12:519.98:13-0.28:290.75:395:43First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:1010.93:539.69:130.09:320.95:375:44First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:1510.65:019.510:200.210:420.95:355:45First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:2510.66:109.711:290.111:530.75:345:46Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:3510.77:1610.212:35-0.15:325:48Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:3911.18:1410.71:000.21:35-0.55:305:49Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:3811.49:0711.32:00-0.32:30-0.85:285:50Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:3111.69:5611.72:54-0.83:20-0.95:265:51Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:2111.710:4111.93:45-1.14:06-0.95:245:52Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:0811.611:2511.94:32-1.24:51-0.75:235:54Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:5311.35:18-1.15:34-0.35:215:55Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:0811.612:3810.86:02-0.86:170.25:195:56Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:5011.21:2310.36:47-0.47:010.75:175:57Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:3410.82:099.77:320.27:471.25:155:59Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 3:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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