Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:55 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 07m at 5:19 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Sep 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:552.08:111.31:550.37:087:46Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:512.08:481.41:040.72:370.37:087:45Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:382.09:201.52:010.63:100.37:097:44New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:202.09:481.62:480.53:380.47:097:43New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:571.910:141.73:290.44:030.47:097:42New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:321.810:371.84:060.44:270.57:107:41New Moon6Fri
7Sat11:061.711:021.84:420.34:510.67:107:40Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:401.611:281.95:190.35:170.67:107:39Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:151.55:590.45:440.77:117:38Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:541.46:430.46:130.87:117:37Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:331.91:401.37:350.56:470.87:117:36First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:161.92:431.28:370.57:300.97:127:35First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:121.94:191.19:480.68:330.97:127:34First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:261.95:541.211:020.59:531.07:137:33First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:511.96:491.312:080.57:137:32Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:062.07:271.41:000.47:137:31Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:072.08:001.612:240.81:430.47:147:30Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:002.18:321.81:270.62:210.47:147:29Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:502.19:052.02:230.42:560.47:147:28Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:382.09:402.23:150.23:300.47:157:27Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:261.910:182.34:050.14:040.57:157:25Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:141.811:002.44:550.04:390.57:157:24Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:041.65:460.05:170.67:167:23Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:571.56:400.15:590.77:167:22Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:362.41:571.47:400.26:480.87:167:21Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:342.33:111.38:470.47:490.97:177:20Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:442.14:391.310:020.59:070.97:177:19Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:072.05:571.411:170.510:330.97:187:18Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:312.06:531.512:230.67:187:17Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:412.07:361.61:140.67:187:16Waning Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8724635)

Common Questions About Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL today?

Slack tide in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL is approximately 9:07 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 Sand Key Lighthouse, FL?

Sand Key Lighthouse, 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 Sand Key Lighthouse, 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 Sand Key Lighthouse, FL?

Tide predictions for Sand Key Lighthouse, 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 Sand Key Lighthouse, FL?

Tide data for Sand Key Lighthouse, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8724635. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8724635.

What is the moon phase in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sand Key Lighthouse, FL is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Sand Key Lighthouse, 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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