Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cortez, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cortez, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:57 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 14m at 4:16 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726217
Common Questions About Tides

Cortez, FL Tides - May 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:161.711:44 AM2.26:180.77:210.06:508:04Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:121.612:102.36:490.98:05-0.16:498:05Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:071.512:392.37:191.08:49-0.26:498:06Full Moon3Tue
4Wed3:031.41:122.47:471.19:33-0.26:488:06Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:011.41:482.38:151.210:18-0.26:478:07Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:001.32:282.28:461.211:06-0.16:468:07Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:021.33:132.19:261.211:570.06:468:08Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:081.44:061.910:331.36:458:08Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:101.45:121.712:530.112:251.36:448:09Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:571.56:351.61:510.22:031.26:448:10Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed9:321.68:081.52:470.33:231.06:438:10Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu10:001.79:331.53:360.44:250.86:438:11Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:221.810:391.54:180.55:140.66:428:11Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:422.011:331.54:540.75:560.46:418:12Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:012.15:260.86:360.26:418:13Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:231.511:23 AM2.25:531.07:150.06:408:13New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:131.511:49 AM2.46:191.17:56-0.16:408:14New Moon17Tue
18Wed2:051.512:202.46:431.28:38-0.26:398:14New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:021.412:552.57:101.29:24-0.36:398:15New Moon19Thu
20Fri4:011.41:362.57:441.210:12-0.36:398:15Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:001.42:232.48:271.311:03-0.36:388:16Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:001.43:192.39:241.311:57-0.26:388:16Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:571.44:232.110:541.36:378:17First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:491.55:401.912:54-0.112:451.26:378:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:321.67:111.71:510.12:211.06:378:18First Quarter25Wed
26Thu9:091.88:511.62:450.33:420.86:368:19Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:412.010:191.53:340.54:480.56:368:19Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:112.111:301.54:180.75:440.36:368:20Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:392.34:570.96:320.16:368:20Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:321.511:07 AM2.45:331.07:16-0.16:358:21Full Moon30Mon
31Tue1:301.511:37 AM2.56:051.17:58-0.16:358:21Full Moon31Tue
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 6:36 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Cortez, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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