Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Manatee, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Manatee, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 4:23 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:40 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726384
Common Questions About Tides

Port Manatee, FL Tides - Nov 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:122.26:431.711:250.410:171.66:415:46Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:152.07:451.712:230.56:425:45Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:511.98:361.812:201.61:240.66:425:44Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon7:241.89:141.81:581.42:210.76:435:44Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:471.79:451.93:091.23:100.86:445:43Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:581.710:132.04:011.03:520.86:445:42Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:561.810:392.14:430.74:290.96:455:42Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:461.811:042.35:220.55:011.06:465:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:331.86:010.35:301.16:475:41New Moon9Sat
10Sun1:191.76:410.15:581.26:475:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:071.77:22-0.16:271.36:485:40New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:232.62:591.68:06-0.26:571.36:495:39New Moon12Tue
13Wed12:572.63:541.68:53-0.27:321.46:505:39Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:372.64:511.69:42-0.28:171.46:505:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:252.55:481.610:35-0.19:201.46:515:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:252.36:441.611:320.110:531.46:525:37First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:462.17:361.712:320.26:535:37First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:221.98:241.812:371.31:320.46:535:37First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:581.79:061.92:091.02:280.66:545:36First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:291.69:432.13:230.73:160.86:555:36Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:501.610:182.24:220.43:590.96:565:36Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:571.610:512.35:130.14:361.06:575:36Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:521.55:580.05:101.16:575:35Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:391.56:40-0.25:421.26:585:35Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:211.47:20-0.26:131.26:595:35Full Moon25Mon
26Tue12:242.43:011.48:00-0.26:461.37:005:35Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:542.33:411.48:39-0.27:221.37:005:35Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:272.24:221.49:19-0.28:061.37:015:35Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri2:032.15:051.510:01-0.19:011.37:025:35Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:452.05:481.510:440.110:131.37:035:35Waning Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726384)

Common Questions About Port Manatee, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port Manatee, FL today?

Slack tide in Port Manatee, FL is approximately 12:31 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 Port Manatee, FL?

Port Manatee, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Port Manatee, 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 Port Manatee, FL?

Tide predictions for Port Manatee, 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 Port Manatee, FL?

Tide data for Port Manatee, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8726384. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8726384.

What is the moon phase in Port Manatee, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port Manatee, FL is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Port Manatee, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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