Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 9:58 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:100.98:171.82:46-0.21:440.47:115:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:410.98:531.83:19-0.32:250.37:115:51New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:111.09:311.83:52-0.33:070.37:125:51New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:431.110:121.74:25-0.33:530.27:125:52Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:171.110:571.64:59-0.24:430.27:125:53Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:541.211:471.45:35-0.25:410.17:125:53Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:371.46:13-0.16:470.17:125:54Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:441.21:271.56:540.08:010.17:135:55First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:561.02:251.67:410.19:200.07:135:55First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:260.83:311.68:350.210:39-0.17:135:56First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:030.74:381.79:360.311:54-0.27:135:57Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:210.85:421.810:410.37:135:58Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:210.86:401.912:58-0.311:46 AM0.37:135:58Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:110.97:321.91:51-0.412:470.27:135:59Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:540.98:211.92:36-0.41:420.27:136:00Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:331.09:051.83:15-0.42:320.17:136:01Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:091.09:481.73:50-0.43:180.17:136:01Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:431.110:281.54:22-0.34:040.17:136:02Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:161.111:091.44:54-0.24:490.17:136:03Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:501.211:501.25:25-0.15:370.17:136:04Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:251.25:570.06:300.17:126:04Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:351.01:051.26:320.17:300.17:126:05Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:290.81:511.37:110.28:380.17:126:06Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:430.72:491.37:560.39:520.17:126:06Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:200.63:541.38:500.311:070.07:126:07Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:480.64:581.49:490.47:116:08Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:490.75:531.512:14-0.110:50 AM0.47:116:09Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:340.76:411.51:06-0.211:48 AM0.37:116:09Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:090.87:231.61:47-0.312:400.37:106:10Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:400.88:031.72:22-0.31:290.27:106:11New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:080.98:431.72:54-0.42:150.17:106:11New Moon31Fri
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 1:38 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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