Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 18m at 11:36 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:361.711:221.34:140.45:080.16:558:11Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:111.711:501.44:550.35:360.16:568:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:491.65:390.36:060.26:568:10Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:211.512:311.46:270.36:380.26:578:09Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:571.61:201.37:230.37:150.36:578:09Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:411.72:201.18:280.27:580.46:588:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:331.83:391.09:400.28:500.56:588:07Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:381.85:150.910:550.29:530.66:588:07Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:521.96:381.012:090.16:598:06Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:042.07:391.11:150.06:598:05Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:092.18:281.212:150.52:100.07:008:04Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:062.19:111.31:220.42:57-0.17:008:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:592.19:521.52:230.33:39-0.17:018:03New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:492.110:311.63:190.24:160.07:018:02New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:372.011:091.74:110.24:520.17:018:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:241.811:481.85:010.15:270.27:028:00Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:101.65:500.26:010.37:028:00Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:271.812:571.56:410.26:370.47:037:59Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:081.81:481.37:360.37:170.57:037:58First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:541.82:481.28:360.48:010.67:047:57First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:481.74:061.19:440.48:550.77:047:56First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:531.75:361.110:590.59:580.87:047:55First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:061.76:481.112:120.47:057:54Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:131.87:401.21:140.47:057:53Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:081.88:201.212:100.72:010.37:057:53Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:541.98:531.31:070.72:370.37:067:52Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:351.99:211.41:570.63:080.37:067:51Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:121.99:471.52:410.53:360.37:077:50Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:471.910:131.63:220.44:030.37:077:49Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:221.810:381.74:010.44:300.37:077:48Full Moon30Mon
31Tue10:581.811:071.84:420.34:580.47:087:47Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 3:05 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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