Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 35m at 8:52 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:00 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Sep 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:022.29:371.82:310.33:250.17:087:46New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:522.110:171.93:260.24:030.27:087:45New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:402.010:572.04:170.14:400.27:097:44New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:291.911:382.15:070.15:170.37:097:43Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:181.75:580.15:550.47:097:42Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:212.11:091.56:510.26:350.67:107:41Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:082.02:061.47:490.37:200.77:107:40First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:002.03:151.38:540.48:140.87:117:39First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:031.94:401.210:050.59:180.87:117:38First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:171.86:011.311:200.510:310.97:117:37First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:341.87:011.312:290.57:127:36Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:381.97:461.41:230.57:127:35Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:311.98:221.512:450.82:050.57:127:34Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:151.98:521.61:380.72:380.57:137:33Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:541.99:201.72:230.63:070.57:137:32Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:301.99:451.83:030.53:340.57:137:31Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:041.910:091.83:400.44:000.57:147:29Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:371.810:341.94:160.44:270.67:147:28Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:111.711:012.04:530.34:540.67:147:27Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:471.611:332.05:330.35:220.77:157:26Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:281.56:170.35:540.77:157:25Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:112.11:151.47:080.46:320.87:157:24Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:562.12:161.38:080.47:220.97:167:23Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:542.13:351.39:160.58:290.97:167:22Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:082.04:041.39:280.58:510.96:176:21Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:352.05:131.410:360.510:130.86:176:20Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:562.06:051.611:360.411:270.76:176:19Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:042.16:481.812:270.46:186:18Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:032.17:292.012:320.51:120.46:186:17Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:552.18:082.11:300.31:520.46:186:16New Moon30Fri
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 12:26 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Sand Key Lighthouse, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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