Tides Today & Tomorrow in Southwest Harbor, ME

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Southwest Harbor, ME.
Next low tide : 12:25 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 6:50 am (9.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:28 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8413564
Common Questions About Tides

Southwest Harbor, ME Tides - Sep 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:4310.08:0411.31:030.01:230.75:577:09Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:4610.29:0511.52:07-0.22:250.55:587:07Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:4310.510:0111.63:05-0.53:230.25:597:05Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:3510.810:5211.73:58-0.64:150.06:007:03Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:2211.011:3911.74:46-0.75:04-0.16:017:02Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:0611.05:31-0.65:49-0.16:027:00Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:2311.512:4811.06:14-0.36:330.06:036:58Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:0611.11:2810.86:540.07:150.36:056:56Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:4810.72:0810.67:340.47:580.66:066:54Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:3110.22:4910.38:150.98:410.96:076:52Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:159.73:3210.08:571.39:281.26:086:51Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:029.34:199.79:421.710:171.46:096:49Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:548.95:109.510:312.011:111.56:106:47Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:498.76:069.511:262.26:116:45Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:478.77:029.612:081.512:232.16:136:43Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:438.87:579.91:041.31:181.96:146:41Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:349.28:4810.31:571.02:101.56:156:39Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:219.89:3510.82:450.52:581.06:166:37Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:0510.310:2011.33:290.13:440.46:176:36New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:4710.911:0411.74:12-0.44:28-0.16:186:34New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:2911.511:4911.94:54-0.75:13-0.66:206:32New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:1211.95:37-0.95:59-0.96:216:30New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:3512.012:5712.16:21-0.96:47-1.06:226:28Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:2411.81:4512.27:08-0.77:38-1.06:236:26Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:1511.42:3612.07:58-0.48:33-0.86:246:24Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:1111.03:3211.78:530.19:33-0.56:256:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:1210.54:3311.39:530.510:37-0.26:276:21First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:1810.15:4011.010:590.811:440.06:286:19First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:269.96:4810.812:080.96:296:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:3310.07:5410.912:510.11:150.86:306:15Waxing 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 9:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Southwest Harbor, ME in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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