Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Manatee, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port Manatee, FL.
Next low tide : 10:59 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 55m at 6:51 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726384
Common Questions About Tides

Port Manatee, FL Tides - Apr 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:291.22:552.18:440.910:44-0.46:206:47Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:541.13:292.18:251.011:51-0.36:196:48Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:092.06:186:48Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:081.91:08-0.26:176:49Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:521.72:28-0.26:166:49Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:221.43:36-0.12:511.36:146:50Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:241.45:27-0.15:081.17:137:50Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:221.46:050.05:570.97:127:51Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:191.56:360.16:370.77:117:51Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:361.61:251.67:020.27:130.57:107:52Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:161.61:371.77:250.37:480.37:097:52New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:551.61:531.87:460.58:240.17:087:53New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:351.52:091.98:050.69:030.07:077:54New Moon13Sat
14Sun3:191.42:262.08:200.79:43-0.17:067:54New Moon14Sun
15Mon4:081.32:442.18:300.910:28-0.27:057:55Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:061.23:092.28:381.011:18-0.27:047:55Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:171.13:402.28:461.07:037:56Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu4:202.212:16-0.27:027:56Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:152.11:24-0.27:017:57First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:442.02:37-0.27:007:57First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:471.93:44-0.26:597:58First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:171.54:40-0.24:251.16:587:58Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:191.55:28-0.15:270.86:577:59Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:341.76:080.16:200.56:568:00Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:341.912:541.96:430.37:110.16:558:00Full Moon25Thu
26Fri1:321.81:172.17:150.58:00-0.16:548:01Full Moon26Fri
27Sat2:301.71:412.27:430.78:50-0.36:548:01Full Moon27Sat
28Sun3:301.52:082.48:070.99:40-0.46:538:02Full Moon28Sun
29Mon4:351.42:372.58:251.110:32-0.46:528:02Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:541.23:092.48:201.211:27-0.46:518:03Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 8:55 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 Port Manatee, FL?

Port Manatee, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 (36% 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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