Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : in 3h 55m at 4:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:14 pm (12.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:33 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Dec 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:288.93:389.39:042.29:351.36:483:55Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:189.04:319.29:582.110:241.46:503:55Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:089.25:269.110:531.911:131.36:513:55Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:579.66:209.211:471.56:523:54Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:4510.07:139.412:021.212:390.96:533:54Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:3210.68:059.712:501.01:290.36:543:54Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:1811.28:5410.01:380.82:18-0.36:553:54Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:0511.79:4310.32:260.63:06-0.86:563:54New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:5312.110:3310.53:140.43:55-1.16:573:54New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:4212.311:2310.64:040.24:46-1.36:583:54New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:3412.44:550.25:38-1.36:583:54Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:1610.612:2812.25:490.26:32-1.16:593:54Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:1010.61:2511.86:470.37:28-0.87:003:54Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:0810.52:2511.37:480.58:27-0.47:013:54First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:0810.43:2910.88:520.69:26-0.17:023:54First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:1010.44:3510.39:590.710:270.37:023:55First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:1210.45:419.911:050.611:280.67:033:55First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:1210.56:459.712:090.47:043:55Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:0910.77:459.612:260.81:080.27:043:56Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:0110.88:399.71:210.92:020.07:053:56Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:4910.99:289.72:121.02:51-0.27:053:57Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:3410.910:129.72:591.03:36-0.27:063:57Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:1610.910:529.63:421.14:17-0.17:063:58Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:5510.911:319.64:221.24:560.07:073:58Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:3410.75:011.35:340.27:073:59Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:089.512:1110.65:391.46:110.37:074:00Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:469.412:4910.46:171.56:480.57:084:00Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:239.41:2810.16:561.67:250.77:084:01Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:029.32:099.87:371.68:040.87:084:02Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue2:439.42:539.58:211.78:451.07:084:03Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:269.43:419.29:101.69:261.37:084:03Third Quarter31Wed
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 7:54 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 (0% 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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