Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cortez, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cortez, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 8:57 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 2:36 pm (2.5 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:122.43:571.810:030.49:181.37:237:16Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:462.45:001.710:550.49:481.47:247:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:282.46:231.611:580.410:271.57:247:13Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:222.38:221.61:100.47:257:12Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:352.29:401.72:230.47:257:11Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:052.210:191.81:571.63:300.47:267:10Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:342.210:471.93:211.44:270.47:267:09Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:492.311:102.04:251.25:150.57:277:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:522.411:312.15:201.05:570.67:287:07Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:492.411:542.36:100.76:350.87:287:06New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:432.36:580.57:101.07:297:05New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:192.41:382.27:450.37:441.27:297:04New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:482.52:362.08:330.28:151.37:307:03Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:212.53:381.99:230.28:471.47:307:02Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:582.54:451.810:140.29:191.57:317:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:392.46:021.711:100.39:571.57:317:00Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:262.37:311.712:120.37:326:59First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:252.28:481.71:200.47:336:58First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:422.09:341.812:521.62:290.57:336:57First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:181.910:051.82:291.53:300.67:346:56First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:561.910:311.93:441.34:200.67:346:55Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:061.910:522.04:391.14:590.77:356:54Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:582.011:092.15:220.95:320.87:366:53Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:412.011:252.25:590.76:011.07:366:52Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:202.06:350.56:271.17:376:52Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:581.97:100.46:511.27:376:51Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:032.41:391.97:460.37:141.37:386:50Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:272.42:241.88:250.27:371.37:396:49Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:562.53:141.79:060.18:041.47:396:48Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:292.54:111.79:510.18:361.47:406:48Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:082.45:171.610:410.19:161.47:416:47Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 11:46 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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