Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cortez, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cortez, FL.
Next low tide : 8:57 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 58m at 4:16 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726217
Common Questions About Tides

Cortez, FL Tides - Jun 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:251.412:092.56:371.28:38-0.16:358:22Full Moon1Wed
2Thu3:161.412:442.57:091.39:17-0.16:358:22Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:021.41:232.47:461.39:57-0.16:358:23Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:431.42:062.38:311.310:380.06:358:23Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:211.52:532.29:261.311:200.06:358:24Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:001.53:452.010:341.36:358:24Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:421.54:451.812:050.111:55 AM1.26:358:24Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:241.65:561.612:520.31:191.16:358:25Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:051.77:191.51:400.42:371.06:358:25Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:421.88:521.42:280.63:450.76:358:26Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:142.010:181.43:130.84:420.56:358:26Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:442.111:281.43:530.95:310.36:358:26Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:142.34:281.16:160.16:358:27Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:291.410:45 AM2.45:001.27:000.06:358:27Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:281.411:18 AM2.55:291.37:44-0.26:358:27New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:261.411:56 AM2.66:021.38:28-0.36:358:28New Moon16Thu
17Fri3:191.412:402.76:441.39:14-0.36:358:28New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:051.51:282.67:361.310:00-0.36:358:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:441.52:222.58:391.310:46-0.26:368:28Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:211.53:212.39:501.211:33-0.16:368:29Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:581.64:252.111:121.26:368:29First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:381.75:381.812:210.112:401.06:368:29First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:211.87:071.51:100.42:080.86:378:29First Quarter23Thu
24Fri8:052.08:571.41:590.63:300.66:378:29First Quarter24Fri
25Sat8:482.110:341.42:470.84:410.46:378:29Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:292.311:491.43:331.05:400.26:378:29Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:072.44:171.16:280.06:388:30Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:501.410:42 AM2.54:581.27:110.06:388:30Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:431.511:17 AM2.55:371.37:490.06:388:30Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:261.511:53 AM2.56:161.38:240.06:398:30Full Moon30Thu
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 14% 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 (14% 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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