Bar Harbor - Jordan Pond - Acadia National Park Starcam
Maine, United States β 7.3 km
Southwest Harbor, Acadia National Park
Southwest Harbor - Acadia National Park
πΊπΈ Maine Β· United States β Altitude 8 m
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This live camera looks out over the harbor at Southwest Harbor, a working fishing and boating village on Mount Desert Island, Maine. It is a useful way to check how the water and sky look before planning a day near Acadia National Park. The picture is streamed by its owner and embedded here with a link to the original source.
About Southwest Harbor
Southwest Harbor sits on the western side of Mount Desert Island, on the Maine coast of the North Atlantic. The village is known as a quieter counterpart to Bar Harbor, with working wharves, lobster boats, sailing yachts and a deep, sheltered harbor framed by spruce-covered hills. It serves as a gateway to the western part of Acadia National Park, which is famous for granite mountains, forest trails and rocky shorelines along the Atlantic.
What the camera shows
A harbor camera like this one is most interesting in the morning, when fishing boats head out, and in the late afternoon, when light falls across the water. Tides change the look of the shoreline noticeably, and fog often rolls in during the warmer months. Depending on the view, you may see moored boats, the water surface and the distant treeline. Watching it before a visit helps you judge whether conditions are calm or windy.
Climate and getting there
Summers in this part of Maine are mild and pleasant, with cool evenings, while winters are cold and snowy. The best time to visit is generally from June to early October. Southwest Harbor is a short drive from Bar Harbor, and nearby cameras cover Jordan Pond in Acadia and Frenchman Bay, which are useful for comparing conditions across the island.
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About this camera
What is the weather like in Southwest Harbor now?
The current conditions and a three-day forecast are shown in the live weather block on this page, so you can check them alongside the camera view.
What time is it in Southwest Harbor?
The local time is displayed on this page and updates automatically, so you can see whether it is morning, afternoon or evening on the Maine coast.
Where exactly is the Southwest Harbor camera?
The camera is in Southwest Harbor on Mount Desert Island, Maine, near Acadia National Park. The map on this page marks its exact position.
When is the best time to watch the harbor?
Early morning and late afternoon are often the most interesting, when boats are moving and the light is low. Calm, clear days give the clearest view of the water.
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