Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 3:38 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 10:03 am (10.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:32 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:199.95:450.25:541.05:136:00Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:2610.512:559.66:210.46:291.35:116:01Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:0210.31:349.36:580.67:061.65:106:02Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:4010.02:159.07:390.97:481.85:086:04Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:249.83:028.78:241.18:352.05:066:05Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:139.63:558.69:161.29:302.15:046:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:099.54:538.710:121.210:301.95:026:07Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:109.65:539.011:111.011:321.65:016:09Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:129.96:499.612:090.74:596:10Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:1010.47:4210.412:320.91:030.24:576:11Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:0610.98:3211.21:280.21:54-0.34:556:12Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:5911.49:2012.02:21-0.62:43-0.74:546:13New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:5011.710:0812.53:12-1.33:31-0.94:526:15New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:4011.810:5612.84:03-1.74:20-0.94:506:16New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:3211.711:4612.84:54-1.95:09-0.74:486:17Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:2411.45:46-1.86:02-0.44:476:18Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:3812.51:2011.06:41-1.46:570.14:456:20Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:3411.92:1810.47:38-0.97:560.64:436:21Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:3411.33:2110.08:39-0.39:001.04:426:22First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:3910.74:279.79:440.210:081.34:406:23First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:4710.25:339.610:490.511:161.34:386:24First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:5510.06:349.711:510.74:376:26Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:579.97:299.912:191.112:480.74:356:27Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:539.98:1710.21:160.91:390.74:346:28Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:4210.09:0010.42:060.62:240.84:326:29Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:2610.09:3810.62:510.33:040.84:306:31Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:0610.010:1410.73:320.23:420.94:296:32Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:449.910:4910.74:090.14:171.14:276:33Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:209.811:2310.74:450.14:521.24:266:34Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:559.76:200.26:261.45:247:35Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 12:50 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 2% 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 (2% 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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