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 4h 42m 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 - Sep 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:351.82:431.28:330.57:480.87:087:47First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:291.74:071.19:420.58:440.87:087:46First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:381.75:441.110:570.59:530.97:097:45First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:571.86:521.212:080.57:097:44Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:071.87:361.31:050.57:097:43Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:031.98:101.412:110.81:490.47:107:41Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:502.08:391.51:100.72:250.47:107:40Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:332.09:061.62:010.62:570.47:107:39Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:152.09:341.82:490.43:270.47:117:38Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:561.910:051.93:350.33:570.47:117:37Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:391.910:392.14:200.24:280.47:117:36Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:231.711:172.25:070.15:010.57:127:35Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:111.65:570.15:360.67:127:34Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:012.31:041.56:520.26:170.67:127:33Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:512.32:051.37:550.27:060.77:137:32Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:512.23:231.29:050.38:100.87:137:31Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:032.14:551.310:210.49:290.87:137:30Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:282.16:131.311:360.410:540.87:147:29Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:502.07:091.512:420.47:147:28Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:592.07:541.612:130.71:340.47:157:27Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:572.08:321.81:210.62:160.47:157:26Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:462.09:061.92:170.52:520.57:157:25New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:302.09:371.93:040.43:230.57:167:24New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:101.910:052.03:450.43:510.67:167:23New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:471.810:332.04:220.34:190.77:167:22New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:231.711:012.04:580.34:460.77:177:20Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:581.611:312.05:350.35:150.87:177:19Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:351.56:160.45:450.87:177:18Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:052.01:181.47:010.56:200.97:187:17Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:462.02:111.37:550.67:041.07:187:16First Quarter30Tue
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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