Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 8:51 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 am (10.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:39 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Apr 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:0911.07:4710.612:290.61:07-0.45:145:59Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:1011.58:4311.31:31-0.12:04-0.95:126:01Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:0612.19:3512.02:28-0.82:58-1.45:116:02New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:0012.410:2512.53:22-1.43:49-1.65:096:03New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:5212.511:1412.74:15-1.84:38-1.65:076:04New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:4312.35:06-1.95:28-1.35:056:05Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:0312.612:3511.95:58-1.86:18-0.85:036:07Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:5312.31:2811.36:50-1.47:10-0.25:026:08Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:4511.72:2310.77:44-0.88:040.45:006:09Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:4011.13:2110.08:41-0.29:021.04:586:10First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:3810.54:229.59:410.310:031.44:566:12First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:4010.05:259.310:420.711:061.64:556:13First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:449.76:269.211:430.94:536:14First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:449.67:219.412:071.612:400.94:516:15Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:399.88:099.61:031.41:310.84:496:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:289.98:5210.01:531.12:160.74:486:18Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:1110.19:3010.32:370.72:560.64:466:19Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:5010.310:0610.53:170.53:330.54:446:20Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:2710.310:4010.73:540.34:080.54:436:21Full Moon19Thu
20Fri11:0310.311:1310.84:290.14:410.64:416:23Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:3810.311:4710.95:040.15:150.74:396:24Full Moon21Sat
22Sun12:1410.25:390.05:500.84:386:25Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:2210.912:5310.16:170.06:281.04:366:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:0210.81:369.96:580.17:111.14:346:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:4610.82:249.87:450.28:001.24:336:29Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:3610.63:189.78:370.28:561.34:316:30Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:3410.54:189.79:350.39:581.24:306:31Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:3710.55:2210.010:380.211:050.94:286:32Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:4410.67:2510.412:420.05:277:33Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:5010.98:2511.01:110.41:43-0.35:257:35Waning Crescent30Mon
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 12:08 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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