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 1h 30m 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 - Jan 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:581.17:27-0.46:200.97:205:47New Moon1Thu
2Fri2:231.17:59-0.47:020.97:205:48New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:101.82:461.28:31-0.47:460.87:205:48Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:521.83:111.29:03-0.38:340.77:205:49Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:371.73:391.29:36-0.39:270.67:205:50Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:251.54:111.310:11-0.210:270.57:215:51Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:201.34:461.310:47-0.111:360.47:215:51First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:241.15:261.411:260.17:215:52First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:440.96:101.512:520.312:100.37:215:53First Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:300.86:591.62:070.11:000.57:215:54First Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:380.87:501.73:17-0.21:570.77:215:54Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:060.98:421.94:20-0.42:570.87:215:55Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:071.05:16-0.63:560.97:215:56Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:541.16:06-0.74:530.97:215:57Full Moon14Wed
15Thu1:331.16:53-0.75:490.87:215:58Full Moon15Thu
16Fri2:061.17:37-0.76:450.87:215:58Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:032.02:351.18:19-0.67:410.77:205:59Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:561.93:011.28:59-0.58:380.57:206:00Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:511.73:281.29:36-0.39:390.47:206:01Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:481.43:581.310:13-0.110:430.37:206:02Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed3:481.24:331.410:490.111:550.27:206:02Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:590.95:121.411:260.37:196:03Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:410.85:591.41:140.112:080.57:196:04Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:040.76:531.52:36-0.11:000.67:196:05Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun10:470.87:511.53:50-0.22:060.87:186:06Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:390.98:451.64:47-0.33:110.87:186:06Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:121.05:31-0.44:080.87:186:07Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:391.06:07-0.44:570.87:176:08Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:021.16:38-0.45:400.87:176:09New Moon29Thu
30Fri1:221.17:08-0.46:210.77:166:09New Moon30Fri
31Sat1:391.17:36-0.47:010.67:166:10New Moon31Sat
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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