Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cortez, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cortez, FL.
Next low tide : 12:57 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 07m at 4:55 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726217
Common Questions About Tides

Cortez, FL Tides - Apr 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:591.49:462.05:02-0.44:281.17:207:48Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:001.55:44-0.35:280.77:197:48Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:061.66:20-0.16:200.47:187:49Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:161.86:510.27:100.17:177:49Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:511.812:322.07:180.57:59-0.27:167:50Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:511.612:542.27:420.78:48-0.37:147:51Full Moon6Mon
7Tue2:541.41:212.37:590.99:39-0.47:137:51Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:071.21:522.48:061.110:33-0.47:127:52Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:262.311:33-0.47:117:52Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:062.27:107:53Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:562.012:43-0.27:097:53Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:111.82:02-0.27:087:54Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon11:451.46:591.73:17-0.12:031.47:077:54Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:211.48:491.64:140.03:511.27:067:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:221.510:051.64:560.14:530.97:057:55Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:291.611:001.75:280.25:370.77:047:56Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:361.711:461.65:520.46:150.47:037:56Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:431.96:130.66:510.27:027:57New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:291.611:54 AM2.06:320.77:260.17:017:57New Moon19Sun
20Mon1:131.512:092.16:460.98:03-0.17:007:58New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:591.412:282.36:571.08:41-0.26:597:59New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:531.312:522.47:051.19:24-0.36:587:59Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:581.21:212.47:131.110:11-0.46:578:00Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:572.411:07-0.46:568:00Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:412.46:568:01Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:362.312:11-0.36:558:01First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:552.11:20-0.36:548:02First Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:031.46:381.92:26-0.21:241.46:538:02First Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:311.58:191.83:24-0.13:171.26:528:03First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:351.69:461.84:120.04:280.86:518:04Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 8:56 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 (55% 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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