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 1h 03m 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 - Apr 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:561.810:541.33:430.04:33-0.57:207:43New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:371.911:421.24:190.15:22-0.57:197:43Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:212.04:570.16:13-0.57:187:44Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:321.112:101.95:390.27:08-0.37:177:44Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:261.01:041.86:260.28:10-0.27:167:44Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:300.92:081.77:240.39:17-0.17:157:45First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:470.93:241.58:360.410:280.07:147:45First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:090.94:501.410:000.411:370.17:137:46First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:161.06:101.411:260.47:127:46Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:071.27:161.412:350.112:410.27:117:47Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:481.38:091.41:230.11:420.17:107:47Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:221.48:551.32:030.22:300.07:097:47Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:531.59:361.32:360.23:10-0.17:087:48Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:211.510:131.23:050.23:46-0.17:077:48Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:481.610:481.23:330.34:20-0.27:067:49Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:141.611:211.14:000.34:54-0.27:057:49Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:421.611:551.04:280.35:30-0.27:047:49Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:131.64:570.46:09-0.17:037:50Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:311.011:48 AM1.65:280.46:53-0.17:027:50Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:110.912:281.66:040.47:430.07:017:51Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:010.91:161.56:500.58:390.17:007:51Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:030.82:161.47:520.59:390.17:007:52Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:150.93:341.39:110.510:370.16:597:52Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:181.05:011.310:330.411:310.26:587:53Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:071.26:181.311:480.36:577:53Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:481.37:221.312:190.212:540.16:567:54Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:271.68:181.31:030.21:52-0.16:557:54Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:061.89:091.31:450.22:46-0.36:557:54New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:461.99:591.22:260.23:36-0.56:547:55New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:292.110:471.23:070.24:24-0.56:537:55New Moon30Wed
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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