Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cortez, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cortez, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 47m at 12:04 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:08 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726217
Common Questions About Tides

Cortez, FL Tides - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:170.94:051.79:560.66:546:31Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:440.85:021.712:47-0.210:26 AM0.86:536:32Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:161.72:05-0.36:526:32Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue10:351.17:351.83:14-0.42:101.06:516:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:021.28:461.94:12-0.53:260.96:506:33Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:261.39:472.05:01-0.54:270.76:496:34Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:481.310:432.05:43-0.45:210.66:486:35New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:091.46:22-0.36:120.36:476:35New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:311.56:58-0.17:020.26:466:36New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:301.812:571.77:320.17:530.06:456:36Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:251.61:271.88:030.38:45-0.16:446:37Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:221.42:001.88:330.59:39-0.26:436:37Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:241.22:371.88:590.610:40-0.26:416:38Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:401.03:191.89:200.811:48-0.16:406:38First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:530.94:091.79:130.96:396:39First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:161.61:05-0.16:386:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:291.16:431.52:23-0.11:251.16:376:40First Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:381.28:121.63:28-0.12:561.06:366:41Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:531.39:171.64:17-0.14:000.96:356:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:091.410:051.74:54-0.14:460.76:346:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:231.510:451.75:240.05:240.66:336:42Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:351.511:221.75:500.16:000.46:316:43Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:471.611:591.66:160.26:350.36:306:43Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:041.76:410.37:100.26:296:44Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:381.612:261.87:050.47:480.16:286:44Full Moon25Tue
26Wed1:201.512:521.97:290.58:280.06:276:45Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:061.41:222.07:530.69:12-0.16:266:45Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:001.21:552.08:180.710:04-0.26:256:46Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:031.12:342.08:450.811:06-0.26:246:46Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:321.03:221.99:140.96:226:47Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:261.912:18-0.26:216:47Third Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726217)

Common Questions About Cortez, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cortez, FL today?

Slack tide in Cortez, FL is approximately 2:36 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 Cortez, FL?

Cortez, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 Cortez, 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 Cortez, FL?

Tide predictions for Cortez, 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 Cortez, FL?

Tide data for Cortez, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8726217. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8726217.

What is the moon phase in Cortez, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cortez, FL is Third Quarter (62% illuminated). This places Cortez, 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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