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 : 11:36 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 4:00 am (1.7 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 - Nov 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:581.46:340.25:570.86:345:48Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:292.12:051.57:340.37:140.86:345:47Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:422.03:171.68:370.48:410.86:355:46Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:091.84:231.79:380.510:070.76:365:46Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:351.75:181.810:360.611:240.66:365:45Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:491.76:052.011:280.66:375:45Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:501.76:472.112:280.412:150.66:385:44Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:431.67:252.21:210.312:570.76:385:44Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:291.68:002.22:060.21:350.76:395:43New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:111.68:342.22:450.12:100.76:395:43New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:491.59:062.23:220.12:430.76:405:42New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:251.49:392.13:570.13:160.86:415:42Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:011.410:132.14:330.23:500.86:415:41Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:381.310:502.05:110.34:270.86:425:41Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:201.35:520.35:110.86:435:41Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue1:081.36:380.46:060.96:445:40Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:211.72:031.37:270.57:140.96:445:40First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:221.63:031.48:190.58:320.86:455:40First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:401.53:591.59:110.69:480.76:465:39First Quarter19Fri
20Sat4:051.44:461.610:010.610:560.66:465:39First Quarter20Sat
21Sun5:201.45:271.810:470.611:550.46:475:39Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:201.46:051.911:310.66:485:39Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:121.46:422.112:480.212:140.66:485:39Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:591.47:222.21:360.012:550.66:495:39Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:431.48:032.32:21-0.11:370.66:505:38Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:261.38:472.43:06-0.22:200.56:515:38Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:111.39:342.33:50-0.23:050.56:515:38Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:571.310:242.34:36-0.23:550.56:525:38Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:461.311:182.15:23-0.14:500.56:535:38Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:391.46:120.05:550.56:535:38Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 7:48 am — 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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