Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 5:26 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 7:57 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Sep 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:462.45:150.17:097:49Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:122.56:140.07:107:48Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:321.710:26 AM2.64:451.67:020.07:107:47Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:351.711:28 AM2.65:521.47:410.27:117:46New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:451.712:222.66:481.28:150.37:117:45New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:541.71:132.57:391.08:450.57:127:44New Moon6Fri
7Sat2:041.82:032.38:270.89:120.87:127:43New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:192.02:542.19:150.79:361.07:127:42Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:392.13:471.910:040.69:571.17:137:40Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue3:042.24:471.710:540.510:131.37:137:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:332.26:031.611:510.510:171.47:147:38First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:052.212:570.57:147:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:452.22:170.57:157:36First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:422.13:410.47:157:35First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:112.14:530.47:167:34Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:361.78:48 AM2.13:391.75:460.37:167:32Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:351.810:02 AM2.24:481.66:260.37:167:31Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:441.810:57 AM2.35:361.46:580.47:177:30Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:551.811:42 AM2.46:181.27:250.57:177:29Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:031.812:232.46:571.07:510.67:187:28Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:111.91:062.37:360.88:150.87:187:27Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:232.01:512.28:170.78:370.97:197:25Full Moon22Sun
23Mon1:412.22:412.19:010.58:581.17:197:24Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:042.33:371.99:490.39:151.37:207:23Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:312.44:441.710:420.29:261.47:207:22Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:042.56:251.511:450.29:191.57:217:21Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:442.51:000.27:217:20Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:382.42:250.27:217:19Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:592.33:480.27:227:17Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:462.34:560.27:227:16Waning Crescent30Mon
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 12:41 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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