Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port Manatee, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port Manatee, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 05m at 12:25 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:221.46:16-0.15:051.27:035:35New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:541.36:51-0.25:301.27:045:35New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:271.37:26-0.25:561.27:055:35New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:072.33:031.38:03-0.36:291.27:055:35New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:392.33:421.48:41-0.37:131.27:065:35Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:172.24:231.49:21-0.38:071.17:075:35Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:012.25:051.410:02-0.29:101.17:075:35Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:532.05:481.510:47-0.110:261.17:085:35Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:581.86:311.611:340.111:541.07:095:35First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:221.67:151.712:240.37:095:36First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:561.47:581.81:210.71:160.57:105:36First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:321.38:411.92:380.52:070.67:115:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:061.29:232.13:430.12:560.87:115:36Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:301.210:042.24:39-0.23:400.97:125:37Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:391.25:31-0.44:221.07:135:37Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:351.26:19-0.65:041.17:135:37Full Moon16Sat
17Sun2:221.27:06-0.75:481.17:145:38Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:102.43:021.27:51-0.76:361.07:145:38Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:552.33:391.28:34-0.67:301.07:155:39Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:422.24:141.39:16-0.58:290.97:155:39Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:332.04:501.39:58-0.39:330.97:165:40Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:291.75:281.410:39-0.110:440.87:165:40Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:311.56:081.511:200.17:175:41Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:431.26:491.512:050.712:020.37:175:41Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:051.07:321.61:320.612:480.57:185:42Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:470.98:161.72:520.41:360.77:185:42Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed11:320.98:591.83:550.12:250.87:195:43Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:471.04:43-0.13:110.97:195:44Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri1:331.15:24-0.23:521.07:195:44Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat2:021.16:01-0.44:291.07:205:45Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:101.16:37-0.55:061.07:205:46New Moon31Sun
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 3:38 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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