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 43m 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 - May 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:142.111:351.13:490.25:12-0.56:527:56New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:022.14:320.26:02-0.46:527:56Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:261.111:53 AM2.05:190.36:54-0.36:517:57Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:191.012:481.86:120.37:49-0.26:507:57Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:171.01:501.67:140.48:470.06:507:58First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:221.03:011.58:290.49:460.16:497:58First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:301.14:221.39:520.410:440.26:487:59First Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:311.25:431.211:140.311:370.26:487:59First Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:221.36:531.212:260.26:478:00Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:041.57:501.212:250.31:260.16:468:00Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:411.58:391.21:080.32:140.06:468:01Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:141.69:221.11:460.42:55-0.16:458:01Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:451.710:001.12:210.43:31-0.26:458:02Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:151.710:361.12:530.44:06-0.26:448:02Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:451.711:101.03:250.44:40-0.26:448:03Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:161.711:441.03:560.45:16-0.26:438:03Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:481.74:280.45:53-0.26:438:04Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:201.011:25 AM1.75:030.46:33-0.16:428:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:580.912:051.65:440.57:17-0.16:428:05Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:410.912:521.56:350.58:040.06:428:05Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:301.01:491.47:400.58:530.16:418:06Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:231.12:591.38:570.49:430.16:418:06Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:181.24:251.210:170.310:330.26:408:07Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:111.45:501.111:310.211:230.36:408:07Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:011.67:031.112:390.06:408:08Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:491.88:051.112:120.31:41-0.26:398:08Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:361.99:001.11:000.32:36-0.46:398:09Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:232.19:501.01:490.33:27-0.56:398:09New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:102.110:391.02:370.34:16-0.56:398:10New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:592.111:261.03:260.35:03-0.56:398:10New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:492.14:150.25:49-0.46:388:10Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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