Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 38m at 8:14 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 2:01 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - May 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:461.711:071.44:420.55:440.56:508:04Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:051.85:180.66:250.36:498:04Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:001.411:22 AM1.95:490.77:020.26:488:05Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:461.411:40 AM2.06:160.97:360.16:488:05Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:291.412:012.16:411.08:110.06:478:06Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:111.412:262.27:031.08:46-0.16:468:06Full Moon6Mon
7Tue2:541.312:552.27:261.19:23-0.16:468:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed3:391.31:282.27:521.110:02-0.16:458:08Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:261.32:052.28:261.110:44-0.26:448:08Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:161.32:472.29:071.111:30-0.16:448:09Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:081.33:372.19:591.16:438:09Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:031.34:361.912:21-0.111:14 AM1.26:428:10Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:561.45:491.71:160.012:591.16:428:10Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:401.57:151.62:110.12:331.06:418:11Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed9:161.68:491.53:050.33:500.76:418:12Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:481.810:181.53:550.44:550.56:408:12Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:182.011:351.54:390.65:520.26:408:13Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:502.25:190.86:45-0.16:398:13Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:441.411:23 AM2.35:541.07:36-0.26:398:14New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:511.411:59 AM2.56:281.18:25-0.36:388:14New Moon20Mon
21Tue2:591.412:382.57:001.29:14-0.46:388:15New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:041.31:222.57:351.210:02-0.36:388:15Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:011.32:092.48:191.210:50-0.26:378:16Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:481.33:012.29:171.211:38-0.16:378:17Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:301.33:582.010:321.26:378:17Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:091.45:011.812:270.012:001.26:368:18First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:491.56:161.51:150.21:331.16:368:18First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:281.67:481.42:040.43:020.96:368:19First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:041.79:311.32:510.54:190.76:358:19First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:361.810:531.33:360.75:180.56:358:20Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:041.911:581.34:160.96:050.36:358:20Waxing Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726083)

Common Questions About Sarasota, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sarasota, FL today?

Slack tide in Sarasota, FL is approximately 11:07 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 Sarasota, FL?

Sarasota, FL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 Sarasota, FL 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 Sarasota, FL?

Tide predictions for Sarasota, FL 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 Sarasota, FL?

Tide data for Sarasota, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8726083. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8726083.

What is the moon phase in Sarasota, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sarasota, FL is Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL 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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