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 7h 01m 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 - Oct 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:372.08:111.71:020.81:540.67:197:15Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:251.98:411.81:560.62:260.67:197:14Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:061.99:071.92:390.52:540.77:197:13New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:441.89:322.03:170.43:200.77:207:12New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:191.89:562.03:520.43:450.87:207:11New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:521.710:202.14:260.34:110.87:217:10New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:251.610:472.15:010.34:370.87:217:09Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:591.511:182.15:380.45:040.97:217:08Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:371.46:200.45:340.97:227:07Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:221.37:080.56:091.07:227:06Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:382.12:221.38:050.56:571.07:237:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:332.03:411.39:100.68:101.07:237:04First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:451.95:001.310:150.69:391.07:247:03First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:141.95:561.511:150.611:030.97:247:02First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:391.96:381.712:070.67:257:01Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:481.97:151.912:170.712:520.67:257:00Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:471.97:522.11:200.51:330.67:267:00Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:401.98:302.32:160.32:120.67:266:59Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:311.89:092.53:080.12:510.77:266:58Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:191.79:512.63:570.03:290.77:276:57Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:081.610:352.64:45-0.14:090.77:276:56Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:561.511:232.55:340.04:500.77:286:55Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:481.56:250.15:360.87:296:54Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:142.41:451.47:200.26:290.87:296:54Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:112.22:501.48:200.47:340.97:306:53Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:172.04:041.49:240.58:551.07:306:52Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:361.94:141.59:280.69:220.96:315:51Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:011.85:091.610:260.710:420.86:315:51Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:161.75:511.711:150.711:490.76:325:50Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:171.76:271.911:580.76:325:49Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:071.76:591.912:420.512:340.86:335:49Waning Crescent31Thu
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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