Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 9:24 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:58 pm (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Dec 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:571.46:33-0.15:231.17:035:35New Moon1Mon
2Tue1:381.37:07-0.25:531.27:035:35New Moon2Tue
3Wed2:151.37:41-0.26:261.27:045:35New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:491.38:15-0.27:041.17:055:35New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:182.13:221.38:51-0.27:491.17:065:35Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:592.03:551.39:28-0.28:411.17:065:35Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:441.94:311.410:07-0.19:421.07:075:36Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:361.75:091.410:490.010:540.97:085:36Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:361.55:491.411:340.17:085:36First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:481.46:301.512:130.812:220.27:095:36First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:121.27:111.61:300.61:130.47:105:37First Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:501.17:511.82:390.42:030.67:105:37Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:281.18:301.93:400.12:500.77:115:37Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:471.29:082.14:35-0.13:340.97:125:37Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:531.29:482.25:26-0.44:151.07:125:38Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:541.26:15-0.54:561.17:135:38Full Moon16Tue
17Wed1:501.27:04-0.65:411.17:135:39Full Moon17Wed
18Thu2:381.27:51-0.66:341.07:145:39Full Moon18Thu
19Fri12:032.33:191.28:38-0.67:331.07:145:39Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:572.13:541.29:23-0.58:380.97:155:40Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:541.94:271.210:08-0.39:500.87:155:40Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:561.75:011.310:52-0.111:080.77:165:41Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:041.45:391.411:370.17:165:41Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:261.16:201.512:320.512:230.37:175:42Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:171.07:051.61:580.31:110.57:175:43Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri9:140.97:511.73:170.12:000.77:185:43Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:391.08:331.74:19-0.12:500.87:185:44Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:401.09:121.85:09-0.33:380.97:185:44Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:261.15:49-0.34:220.97:195:45Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:031.16:24-0.45:031.07:195:46New Moon30Tue
31Wed1:341.16:57-0.45:421.07:195:46New Moon31Wed
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 12:11 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 Sarasota, FL?

Sarasota, FL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 (14% 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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