Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 4:35 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 10:58 am (10.8 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 - May 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:3910.68:1410.71:010.71:320.05:247:36Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:4110.89:0811.32:040.12:28-0.15:227:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:3810.99:5811.73:01-0.43:20-0.25:217:38Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:3011.010:4612.03:54-0.94:09-0.25:207:40New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:1911.011:3112.04:43-1.14:560.05:187:41New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:0710.85:30-1.15:410.35:177:42New Moon6Wed
7Thu12:1511.812:5310.56:16-0.86:260.75:157:43Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:5911.51:3810.17:01-0.57:111.15:147:44Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:4411.02:249.77:460.07:571.55:137:45Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:3010.53:129.38:330.58:451.85:127:47Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:1810.14:019.09:220.99:362.15:107:48First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:109.74:548.910:121.310:312.25:097:49First Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:059.35:478.911:041.511:272.25:087:50First Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:019.16:399.011:561.65:077:51First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:579.17:299.312:232.112:461.65:067:52Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:509.18:159.71:161.81:341.55:057:53Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:409.38:5810.12:061.32:191.45:047:55Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:269.59:3810.62:520.93:011.25:037:56Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:109.710:1911.03:350.43:421.15:027:57Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:549.911:0011.34:180.04:241.05:017:58Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:3710.111:4211.65:00-0.35:070.95:007:59Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:2210.25:45-0.55:520.94:598:00Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:2811.71:1010.26:32-0.66:400.94:588:01Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:1711.72:0010.27:21-0.67:330.94:578:02Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:1011.62:5410.28:14-0.58:301.04:568:03Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:0611.33:5210.29:11-0.39:311.04:568:04Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:0711.04:5210.310:09-0.110:360.94:558:05Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:1210.75:5410.511:090.111:420.74:548:06Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:1710.56:5410.812:090.24:548:07Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat7:2210.37:5211.112:470.41:080.34:538:07Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun8:2410.38:4611.41:480.12:040.44:528:08Waning Crescent31Sun
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 1:46 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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