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 1h 25m 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 - Aug 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:541.71:462.38:241.19:310.46:548:19Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue3:161.82:302.29:091.010:000.56:558:18Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed3:431.83:162.19:561.010:300.66:568:17Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:141.94:071.910:490.911:010.76:568:17Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:492.05:051.711:500.811:340.96:578:16Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:282.06:171.51:010.76:578:15Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:132.17:571.412:111.02:160.66:588:14Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:072.210:081.412:581.23:290.56:588:14Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:062.311:281.52:011.44:350.36:598:13Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:052.43:111.45:310.26:598:12Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:171.610:01 AM2.64:151.46:210.17:008:11Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:541.610:53 AM2.75:121.47:070.07:008:10New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:241.711:45 AM2.86:061.37:490.17:018:09New Moon13Sat
14Sun1:501.712:372.77:001.28:290.27:018:08New Moon14Sun
15Mon2:151.81:302.67:551.09:080.37:028:07Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue2:421.92:262.48:510.99:450.57:028:07Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed3:132.03:242.29:490.810:220.77:038:06Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:472.14:271.910:520.710:580.97:038:05Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:262.25:411.712:010.67:048:04First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:122.27:261.51:200.67:048:03First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:062.29:361.512:231.32:440.57:058:02First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:122.211:021.61:261.44:050.47:058:01Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:272.211:451.72:421.55:080.47:068:00Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed9:352.33:521.45:560.37:067:59Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:151.710:29 AM2.44:501.46:340.47:077:58Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:391.811:11 AM2.45:371.37:040.47:077:57Full Moon26Fri
27Sat1:001.811:49 AM2.46:191.27:310.57:087:55Full Moon27Sat
28Sun1:161.812:242.46:581.17:570.67:087:54Full Moon28Sun
29Mon1:311.91:012.47:351.08:230.77:087:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue1:492.01:392.38:130.98:490.87:097:52Full Moon30Tue
31Wed2:122.02:212.28:530.89:150.87:097:51Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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