Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 7h 10m at 12:09 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 5:27 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Sep 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:241.91:132.37:480.98:300.77:097:49Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:442.01:562.28:300.78:580.87:107:48Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:092.12:432.19:140.69:250.97:107:47Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:392.23:351.910:030.59:521.07:117:46Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:142.24:331.710:570.410:191.17:117:45Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:532.35:431.612:000.47:127:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:412.37:281.41:130.47:127:43Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:412.310:041.52:330.47:137:41Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:572.211:051.612:341.53:500.37:137:40Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:242.311:351.72:511.54:560.37:137:39Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:462.311:591.74:141.45:490.37:147:38Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:522.45:191.26:320.47:147:37Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:201.811:47 AM2.46:131.07:090.67:157:36New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:391.912:362.37:020.87:410.77:157:35New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:572.01:232.27:470.78:110.97:167:33New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:182.12:092.18:310.68:401.07:167:32New Moon16Thu
17Fri1:432.22:562.09:150.59:081.17:177:31Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:122.33:461.89:590.59:351.27:177:30Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:452.34:411.710:470.510:011.37:177:29Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon3:222.25:461.611:400.510:291.47:187:28Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:052.27:151.512:410.57:187:26First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:572.19:061.51:530.67:197:25First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:072.010:141.612:401.53:060.67:197:24First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:332.010:491.72:301.54:120.67:207:23First Quarter24Fri
25Sat9:002.011:151.83:481.45:030.67:207:22Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:082.111:361.84:471.25:440.67:217:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:012.111:521.95:341.16:180.77:217:20Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:462.26:160.96:480.87:227:18Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:082.012:282.26:560.77:170.97:227:17Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:262.11:122.17:370.67:451.07:227:16Full Moon30Thu
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 2:48 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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