Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 9:57 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:36 pm (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:2010.11:3110.56:581.07:230.66:306:15Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:579.82:0710.47:341.28:010.86:316:13Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:369.62:4710.28:121.58:431.06:336:11Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:199.33:3210.08:551.79:301.16:346:09Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:079.14:229.99:441.810:221.16:356:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:019.15:189.910:381.811:181.06:366:06Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:599.26:1810.111:381.66:376:04Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:589.67:1910.412:170.812:391.16:396:02Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:5510.28:1710.91:140.31:380.56:406:00Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:4811.09:1311.52:09-0.22:35-0.26:415:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:4011.710:0611.93:01-0.73:28-0.96:425:57New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:2912.410:5812.33:52-1.14:20-1.56:445:55New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:1912.911:4912.34:42-1.35:12-1.96:455:53New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:0913.05:32-1.36:04-2.06:465:52Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:4112.21:0012.96:23-1.16:58-1.86:475:50Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:3511.81:5312.67:17-0.77:53-1.46:495:48Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:3211.32:5012.08:13-0.28:51-0.86:505:47Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:3110.83:5011.49:130.39:53-0.36:515:45First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:3410.34:5510.910:160.810:560.16:525:43First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:3910.06:0110.511:221.011:590.46:545:42First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:429.97:0510.212:271.16:555:40Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:4210.08:0410.21:000.51:270.96:565:38Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:3510.28:5710.21:550.62:210.76:585:37Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:2210.49:4410.32:440.53:100.56:595:35Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:0410.610:2710.33:280.53:530.37:005:34Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:4210.710:0610.33:080.63:330.16:014:32Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:1710.810:4310.33:450.64:100.16:034:31Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:5210.811:1810.14:200.84:450.26:044:29Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:2510.811:5410.04:540.95:200.36:054:28Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:0010.75:281.15:560.46:074:26Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:309.812:3610.66:041.36:330.56:084:25Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 1:16 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 46% 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 (46% 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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