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 4h 52m 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 - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:199.75:4111.010:571.011:490.35:567:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:289.56:5010.812:061.25:577:07Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:379.57:5810.912:570.31:151.15:587:06Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:419.88:5911.12:020.12:190.85:597:04Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:3710.29:5411.32:59-0.13:160.56:017:02Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:2710.510:4411.33:50-0.34:070.26:027:00New Moon6Wed
7Thu11:1110.811:2911.34:36-0.34:540.06:036:58New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:5210.95:18-0.25:370.06:046:57New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:1111.012:3110.95:580.16:190.16:056:55Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:5210.71:0910.86:360.46:590.36:066:53Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:3210.31:4610.67:130.87:390.66:076:51Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:129.92:2510.37:511.28:200.96:096:49Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:549.43:0610.08:311.69:041.26:106:47Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:399.03:529.79:152.09:531.56:116:45First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:298.64:439.510:042.310:471.76:126:44First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:258.45:409.410:592.411:451.76:136:42First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:248.46:399.511:572.36:146:40First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:218.67:369.812:421.512:552.06:166:38Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:149.18:2810.21:361.11:501.66:176:36Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:029.79:1710.72:250.62:401.06:186:34Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:4610.410:0411.23:100.13:270.36:196:32Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:2911.110:4911.63:53-0.34:13-0.36:206:30Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:1111.711:3511.84:35-0.64:59-0.96:216:29Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:5512.25:19-0.75:46-1.26:236:27Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:2211.812:4012.46:03-0.76:35-1.36:246:25Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:1111.51:2812.46:51-0.47:27-1.16:256:23Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:0411.12:2112.17:42-0.18:22-0.86:266:21Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:0010.63:1811.68:380.49:23-0.46:276:19Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:0210.14:2111.19:400.810:280.16:286:17Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:099.75:3010.810:481.211:370.36:306:16Third Quarter30Sat
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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