Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cortez, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cortez, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 24m at 2:39 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:15 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726217
Common Questions About Tides

Cortez, FL Tides - Mar 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:311.93:53-0.66:546:31Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:351.24:50-0.63:231.26:536:32Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:281.25:34-0.64:341.06:516:32Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:321.26:08-0.55:270.86:506:33Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:371.36:36-0.36:120.66:496:34Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:421.47:00-0.16:540.46:486:34Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:181.712:501.57:220.17:340.26:476:35Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:011.61:051.67:420.28:150.06:466:35Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:461.41:251.88:000.48:57-0.16:456:36Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:351.21:481.88:140.69:43-0.26:446:36Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:331.02:131.98:220.710:37-0.26:436:37Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:520.92:411.98:190.811:44-0.26:426:38Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:151.87:417:38Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:041.82:05-0.27:407:39Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:351.73:28-0.37:397:39Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:181.74:36-0.37:387:40Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:431.35:26-0.44:261.27:367:40Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:431.36:05-0.45:201.07:357:41Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:471.46:38-0.36:070.77:347:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:521.47:08-0.26:530.47:337:42New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:201.91:011.67:350.07:380.27:327:42New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:121.81:171.88:000.38:26-0.17:317:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed2:071.61:382.08:220.59:17-0.37:307:43Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:081.42:052.18:380.710:12-0.47:297:44Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:201.22:372.38:430.911:14-0.57:277:44Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:142.37:267:45Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:012.212:27-0.57:257:45First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:082.01:52-0.47:247:46First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:501.93:20-0.47:237:46First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:231.44:30-0.43:291.37:227:47Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:121.45:21-0.34:531.07:217:48Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 5:27 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 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 (41% illuminated). This places Cortez, 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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