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 4h 16m 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:380.95:191.712:130.010:09 AM0.66:546:30Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:211.71:31-0.16:536:31Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:401.72:45-0.36:526:32Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:041.03:50-0.42:440.96:516:32Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:051.14:44-0.53:560.86:506:33Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:241.25:31-0.54:550.66:496:33Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:471.26:14-0.55:490.46:476:34New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:012.01:141.46:53-0.46:400.26:466:35New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:541.91:421.57:29-0.27:310.06:456:35New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:461.82:121.68:040.08:23-0.16:446:36Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:391.62:451.78:360.29:17-0.26:436:36Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:361.43:201.89:070.410:13-0.26:426:37Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:381.13:591.89:340.611:15-0.26:416:37Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:491.04:441.89:500.86:406:38First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:391.712:25-0.16:396:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:501.61:42-0.16:386:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:121.62:57-0.16:376:40First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:211.23:58-0.13:281.06:356:40Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:291.24:44-0.14:280.96:346:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:261.35:21-0.15:130.76:336:41Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:271.35:520.05:510.66:326:42Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:401.46:200.06:260.46:316:42Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:321.612:581.56:470.17:030.36:306:43Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:091.51:191.67:130.27:400.16:296:43Full Moon24Mon
25Tue1:491.51:421.77:380.38:200.06:286:44Full Moon25Tue
26Wed2:321.42:051.88:020.49:02-0.16:266:44Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:211.32:311.98:250.69:50-0.16:256:45Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:171.23:022.08:460.710:44-0.16:246:45Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:231.13:392.09:050.811:47-0.16:236:46Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:421.04:281.99:220.96:226:46Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:381.91:00-0.16:216:47Third Quarter31Mon
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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