Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 8:27 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:52 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Aug 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:412.28:201.22:090.36:548:18First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:272.33:370.26:548:18First Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:252.35:010.16:558:17Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:342.46:090.06:568:16Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:452.47:01-0.16:568:15Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:331.510:47 AM2.54:441.57:440.06:578:15Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:321.511:40 AM2.55:551.48:180.16:578:14Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:391.512:262.56:521.38:470.26:588:13Full Moon8Sat
9Sun2:471.61:102.47:421.29:130.36:588:12Full Moon9Sun
10Mon2:561.61:532.38:291.09:370.56:598:11Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:061.72:382.19:150.910:000.66:598:11Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:231.83:242.010:010.810:210.87:008:10Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:451.94:151.810:500.710:400.97:008:09Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:112.05:131.611:450.610:531.17:018:08Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:402.16:291.412:490.57:018:07Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:152.12:040.57:028:06Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:002.13:270.47:028:05Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:042.24:440.37:038:04Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:232.25:450.27:038:03Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:362.36:340.17:048:02Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:541.610:37 AM2.54:511.67:130.17:048:01Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:511.611:30 AM2.65:511.47:490.17:058:00New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:561.612:202.66:431.28:210.27:057:59New Moon23Sun
24Mon2:011.61:112.67:351.08:520.47:067:58New Moon24Mon
25Tue2:121.82:032.48:270.89:210.67:067:57New Moon25Tue
26Wed2:301.93:002.29:210.69:470.87:067:56Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:552.14:011.910:180.410:101.07:077:55Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:252.35:121.611:210.310:251.27:077:54Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:012.46:591.412:320.37:087:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:442.41:570.37:087:52First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:402.43:310.27:097:51First Quarter31Mon
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 11:09 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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