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 : 9:58 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 6:35 pm (1.0 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 - Mar 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:271.18:321.62:18-0.22:06-0.16:506:29New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:571.39:151.52:49-0.22:54-0.36:496:30New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:301.410:001.43:21-0.23:42-0.46:486:30New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:071.610:471.23:53-0.24:31-0.46:476:31Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:471.711:361.14:27-0.15:24-0.46:466:31Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:331.75:050.06:22-0.36:466:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:310.912:251.75:470.17:27-0.26:456:32First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:370.81:271.66:380.28:41-0.26:446:33First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:020.72:431.57:440.310:01-0.16:436:33First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:370.74:091.59:030.311:17-0.16:426:34First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:500.85:261.510:270.36:416:34Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:430.96:301.512:21-0.111:43 AM0.26:406:34Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:251.17:221.51:09-0.112:470.16:396:35Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:011.28:081.51:48-0.11:390.06:386:35Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:321.38:491.42:19-0.12:22-0.16:376:36Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:001.39:261.32:470.03:00-0.16:366:36Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:261.410:001.33:130.03:36-0.26:356:37Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:521.410:341.23:390.14:11-0.26:346:37Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:181.511:081.14:050.14:49-0.26:336:37Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:481.511:441.04:330.25:30-0.16:326:38Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:221.55:020.36:16-0.16:316:38Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:260.912:021.45:360.37:120.06:306:39Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:180.812:521.46:180.48:170.16:296:39Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:350.71:581.37:150.49:270.16:286:40Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:110.73:211.38:310.510:340.16:276:40Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:210.84:411.49:510.411:310.16:266:40Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:050.95:471.411:040.36:256:41Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:401.16:431.512:180.012:090.26:246:41Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:121.27:331.512:570.01:050.06:236:42Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:441.49:201.41:340.02:56-0.27:227:42New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:191.610:071.43:080.03:45-0.47:217:42New Moon31Mon
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 8:16 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 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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