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 11m 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 - Dec 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:5211.55:150.95:55-0.46:483:55Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:3210.012:4111.46:030.96:45-0.46:493:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:2210.01:3411.26:561.07:37-0.26:503:55Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri2:1710.02:3110.97:541.08:33-0.16:513:55First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:1510.13:3310.68:570.99:320.16:523:54First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:1610.24:3910.310:030.810:320.26:533:54First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:1710.55:4610.211:100.511:330.36:543:54Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:1710.96:5010.112:140.16:553:54Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:1511.27:5110.212:320.31:14-0.36:563:54Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:0911.58:4710.31:280.32:10-0.76:573:54Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:0011.79:3910.42:210.33:02-0.96:583:54Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:4811.810:2710.33:120.43:51-0.96:593:54Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:3511.711:1310.23:590.54:37-0.87:003:54Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:2011.511:5710.04:450.75:22-0.57:013:54Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:0411.25:300.96:05-0.27:013:54Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:419.812:4710.86:141.16:480.27:023:55Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:249.61:3210.46:581.47:310.57:033:55Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:089.42:179.97:441.68:150.97:033:55Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:539.23:049.58:321.88:591.27:043:56Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:409.23:559.19:231.99:461.47:053:56Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:289.24:498.810:171.910:341.67:053:57Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:189.35:448.611:111.711:241.87:063:57Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:089.56:408.612:061.57:063:58Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:569.87:338.812:141.812:581.17:073:58Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:4410.28:239.01:041.71:470.67:073:59Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:3110.69:109.41:521.42:340.27:073:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:1711.19:569.72:381.23:20-0.37:084:00New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:0311.510:4210.03:250.94:06-0.67:084:01New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:5011.811:2810.34:120.64:52-0.97:084:02New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:3812.05:000.45:40-1.07:084:02Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:1710.512:2911.95:510.26:29-1.07:084:03Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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