Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 6h 43m at 1:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:54 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - May 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:391.96:110.46:580.26:508:03Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:321.712:052.16:470.67:470.06:498:04Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:331.612:342.27:210.88:36-0.26:498:04Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:361.51:072.37:531.09:25-0.36:488:05Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:431.41:452.38:241.110:16-0.36:478:06Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:531.32:262.38:551.111:09-0.36:478:06Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:051.33:122.29:291.26:468:07Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:211.34:052.012:04-0.210:21 AM1.26:458:07Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:311.35:081.81:04-0.112:041.36:448:08Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:191.46:271.62:040.11:531.26:448:09Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri9:541.58:061.53:030.23:281.06:438:09Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat10:221.69:431.43:550.34:420.86:438:10Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:471.710:541.44:390.55:360.66:428:10Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:071.811:491.45:160.66:180.46:418:11Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:251.95:480.76:550.36:418:11Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:361.411:43 AM2.06:150.97:310.26:408:12New Moon16Wed
17Thu1:201.412:042.16:391.08:060.06:408:13New Moon17Thu
18Fri2:041.412:282.27:011.18:420.06:398:13New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:491.312:562.37:221.19:20-0.16:398:14New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:361.31:282.37:471.110:00-0.26:398:14Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:261.32:052.38:201.210:44-0.26:388:15Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:181.32:482.29:021.211:31-0.26:388:15Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:131.33:382.19:551.26:378:16Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:091.44:382.012:22-0.111:13 AM1.26:378:16First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:021.45:531.81:170.01:051.26:378:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:461.57:211.62:140.12:401.06:368:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:221.78:541.53:080.23:580.86:368:18First Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:541.810:221.53:580.45:030.56:368:19Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:242.011:381.54:430.66:000.26:368:19Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:552.25:240.86:520.06:358:20Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:461.511:27 AM2.36:011.07:41-0.26:358:20Full Moon31Thu
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 4:09 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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