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 5h 17m 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 - Oct 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:361.93:251.38:580.68:031.07:197:15First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:421.94:551.310:070.79:201.07:197:14First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:041.86:021.411:120.710:401.07:197:13First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:261.86:461.512:080.67:207:12Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:311.97:201.612:540.67:207:11Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:261.97:511.812:530.71:330.67:217:10Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:141.98:222.01:480.52:090.67:217:09Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:001.98:542.22:370.32:430.67:217:08Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:451.99:292.33:240.23:160.67:227:07Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:301.810:082.44:100.13:510.67:227:06Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:161.710:512.54:570.04:280.77:237:05Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:051.65:460.15:090.77:237:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:581.56:400.15:550.87:247:03Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:312.41:591.47:390.36:510.87:247:02Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:332.33:121.48:440.48:030.97:247:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:462.14:321.59:530.59:280.97:257:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:122.05:421.611:000.610:560.97:257:00Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:371.96:371.712:000.67:266:59Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:481.97:211.912:150.712:510.67:266:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:461.87:582.01:200.61:340.77:276:57Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:361.88:322.12:120.52:100.77:276:56Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:201.89:022.12:560.42:430.77:286:55New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:591.79:302.13:330.33:130.87:286:55New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:351.79:582.14:080.33:420.87:296:54New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:091.610:262.14:420.34:100.87:296:53New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:431.59:572.14:170.33:400.96:305:52Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:191.410:312.14:540.34:120.96:315:52Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:591.411:112.05:360.44:480.96:315:51Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:471.36:240.55:331.06:325:50Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:461.37:180.56:341.06:325:49First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:551.82:551.48:160.67:541.06:335:49First Quarter31Fri
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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