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 17m at 4:21 am (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:5210.65:190.75:400.46:306:15New Moon1Thu
2Fri12:1310.212:2410.75:510.86:150.46:316:13Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:4810.112:5710.76:241.06:510.46:336:11Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:259.91:3410.76:591.27:300.56:346:09Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:059.62:1510.67:381.48:140.66:356:07Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:519.43:0310.58:241.69:050.76:366:06First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:439.13:5810.39:171.710:040.86:376:04First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:449.05:0110.310:181.811:090.86:396:02First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:509.16:1010.411:271.66:406:00First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:579.57:1810.712:150.612:371.26:415:58Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:5910.18:2211.11:180.21:420.66:425:57Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:5610.99:2011.52:16-0.32:42-0.26:445:55Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:4811.610:1411.83:10-0.73:37-0.86:455:53Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:3712.211:0611.94:00-0.94:29-1.36:465:52Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:2512.511:5611.74:49-0.85:20-1.56:475:50Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:1212.55:36-0.66:09-1.46:495:48Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:4611.412:5912.26:24-0.26:59-1.16:505:46Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:3610.91:4811.77:130.37:50-0.66:515:45Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:2810.32:3911.18:040.98:430.16:535:43Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:229.73:3410.58:581.59:390.66:545:41Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:209.24:3310.09:551.910:381.16:555:40Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:208.95:349.610:572.111:381.36:565:38Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:208.86:369.411:582.16:585:37Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:168.97:339.512:351.412:561.96:595:35Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:079.27:249.61:271.312:491.66:004:34Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:519.68:109.71:131.21:361.26:024:32Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:3110.08:539.91:551.02:190.96:034:30Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:0810.49:3210.02:330.92:580.56:044:29New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:4310.710:0910.03:090.93:350.36:064:28New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:1710.910:4610.03:430.94:110.16:074:26New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:5111.011:2310.04:181.04:480.06:084:25New Moon31Sat
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 7:39 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 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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