Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cortez, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cortez, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 12:57 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 6:32 pm (1.4 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 - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:492.68:44-0.16:415:46Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:252.69:37-0.16:425:46Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:092.510:370.06:425:45Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:062.411:430.06:435:44Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:282.28:421.612:480.16:445:44Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:122.18:411.712:161.61:470.26:455:43Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:542.08:521.81:541.32:370.36:455:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:241.99:052.03:020.93:200.66:465:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:401.99:212.23:580.53:560.86:475:41Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:481.99:422.44:490.24:261.16:475:41Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:551.810:072.65:38-0.14:521.36:485:40New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:071.76:26-0.35:101.56:495:40New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:321.67:15-0.45:151.56:505:39New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:482.78:05-0.46:505:39Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:57-0.36:515:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:322.69:51-0.26:525:38Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue1:242.410:48-0.16:535:38Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:292.17:411.511:460.110:461.46:535:37First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:491.97:451.512:420.26:545:37First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:231.78:031.612:411.31:320.46:555:37First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:081.58:211.72:051.02:150.66:565:36First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:391.58:381.93:070.72:510.86:575:36Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:501.58:542.03:550.43:211.06:575:36Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:511.59:122.24:370.23:461.16:585:36Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:491.59:312.35:160.04:031.36:595:36Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:511.55:54-0.24:071.47:005:36Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:202.56:32-0.37:005:35Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:522.57:12-0.47:015:35Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:302.57:55-0.47:025:35Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:41-0.47:035:35Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 3:44 pm — 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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