Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 11:34 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:12 am (8.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:42 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Apr 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:1810.411:2910.94:450.04:570.45:146:00New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:5410.45:20-0.15:310.55:126:01Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:0411.012:3210.35:57-0.16:080.65:106:02Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu12:4211.01:1310.16:37-0.16:490.75:086:03Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri1:2510.91:599.97:220.07:360.95:076:04Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat2:1310.82:519.88:130.18:291.05:056:06First Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:0810.63:509.79:090.29:301.05:036:07First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:1010.54:549.810:120.210:370.95:016:08First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:1710.66:0010.111:170.111:450.54:596:09Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:2510.87:0310.612:21-0.24:586:11Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:2911.18:0111.312:500.01:21-0.54:566:12Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:2811.58:5411.91:50-0.72:16-0.94:546:13Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:2311.89:4512.32:46-1.23:08-1.04:526:14Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:1511.910:3412.53:38-1.63:58-1.04:516:15Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:0611.811:2112.54:29-1.74:47-0.84:496:17Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:5511.55:18-1.65:35-0.54:476:18Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:0912.212:4411.16:07-1.26:230.04:466:19Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:5711.71:3410.66:56-0.77:130.64:446:20Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:4711.12:2510.07:47-0.18:051.14:426:22Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:3910.53:199.68:390.48:591.54:416:23Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:3410.04:159.29:340.99:571.84:396:24Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:329.65:139.110:301.210:561.84:376:25Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:319.36:089.211:261.311:541.74:366:26Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed6:299.37:009.412:191.34:346:28Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu7:229.47:479.712:471.41:081.24:336:29Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:109.68:2910.11:351.11:521.04:316:30Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:539.89:0810.52:200.72:330.94:296:31Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:3410.010:4510.84:000.34:110.85:287:33New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:1310.211:2211.14:390.04:480.75:267:34New Moon29Mon
30Tue11:5110.35:17-0.25:250.65:257:35New Moon30Tue
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 2:53 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 First 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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