Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 05m at 5:13 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:49 am (11.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:34 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Sep 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:009.46:2110.811:361.35:567:09First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:109.37:3010.912:300.312:461.35:577:08Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:189.58:3611.11:380.21:541.15:587:06Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:199.99:3611.32:40-0.12:560.75:597:04Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:1310.310:2911.53:36-0.33:510.46:017:02Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:0210.711:1811.64:26-0.54:420.16:027:00Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:4710.95:12-0.55:290.06:036:58Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:0411.412:2911.05:54-0.36:140.06:046:57Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:4811.11:0910.96:350.06:570.26:056:55Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:3010.71:4810.77:140.57:390.46:066:53Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:1310.12:2810.47:541.08:230.86:076:51Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:579.63:1010.18:351.59:081.16:096:49Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:439.13:569.79:191.99:581.46:106:47Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:348.64:479.410:082.310:521.76:116:46Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:318.35:449.211:032.511:511.86:126:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:318.26:439.312:022.56:136:42Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:298.47:419.512:501.71:012.46:146:40Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:228.78:339.91:441.41:552.06:166:38Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:109.29:2110.42:330.92:441.56:176:36Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:529.810:0510.93:170.53:290.96:186:34Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:3210.510:4711.33:570.04:120.36:196:32New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:1111.111:3011.54:37-0.34:54-0.26:206:31New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:5111.65:16-0.55:38-0.66:216:29New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:1311.612:3211.95:57-0.56:23-0.96:236:27Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:5911.41:1612.16:40-0.37:11-0.96:246:25Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:4811.12:0412.07:270.08:03-0.76:256:23Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:4010.62:5711.78:180.49:00-0.46:266:21First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:3810.13:5511.29:150.910:020.06:276:19First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:439.65:0210.810:191.311:110.36:286:18First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:539.46:1310.611:301.46:306:16First Quarter30Mon
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 8:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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