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 2h 25m 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 - Feb 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:410.74:261.49:160.311:320.07:096:13Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:590.75:291.410:200.37:096:13Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:570.76:221.512:36-0.111:22 AM0.37:086:14Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:410.87:081.51:25-0.212:180.37:086:15Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:180.87:481.52:03-0.21:070.27:076:15Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:500.98:241.52:34-0.21:490.17:076:16New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:170.98:571.53:02-0.22:280.17:066:17New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:431.09:301.43:29-0.23:060.07:056:17New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:081.010:021.43:55-0.23:440.07:056:18New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:341.110:361.34:22-0.24:23-0.17:046:19Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:021.211:141.24:50-0.15:07-0.17:046:19Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:341.311:561.05:20-0.15:56-0.17:036:20Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:121.35:530.06:54-0.17:026:20Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:470.912:581.46:320.18:01-0.17:026:21First Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:540.71:581.47:190.29:15-0.17:016:22First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:270.63:121.58:200.210:32-0.17:006:22First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:040.64:301.59:320.311:42-0.27:006:23Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:130.75:411.610:470.26:596:23Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:050.86:421.712:42-0.311:57 AM0.16:586:24Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:481.07:371.71:32-0.41:010.06:576:25Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:291.18:281.72:15-0.41:58-0.16:566:25Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:081.39:171.62:54-0.42:51-0.26:566:26Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:461.410:041.53:31-0.43:41-0.36:556:26Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:251.510:501.44:06-0.34:30-0.36:546:27Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:051.511:371.24:42-0.25:20-0.36:536:27Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:461.55:18-0.16:12-0.26:526:28Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:261.012:311.55:570.07:10-0.16:516:28Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:220.81:231.46:410.28:150.06:516:29Third Quarter28Mon
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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