Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:02 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 21m at 1:59 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Nov 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:261.56:010.15:200.86:345:48Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:321.47:010.26:240.96:345:47First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:572.12:471.48:070.37:430.96:355:46First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:152.04:021.59:140.49:100.96:365:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:431.85:041.610:170.510:340.86:365:45First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:041.85:541.811:140.511:470.66:375:45Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:111.86:361.912:030.56:385:44Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:071.77:132.012:460.512:460.66:385:44Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:561.77:462.11:350.31:230.66:395:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:391.78:162.12:160.21:560.76:395:43Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:191.68:452.12:520.22:270.76:405:42Full Moon11Tue
12Wed9:561.59:132.13:270.22:570.76:415:42Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:311.59:432.04:010.23:270.86:425:41Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:071.410:152.04:370.23:590.86:425:41Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:461.310:501.95:160.24:340.86:435:41Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:301.35:590.35:160.96:445:40Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:231.36:480.46:090.96:445:40Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:221.82:261.37:420.47:200.96:455:40Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:251.73:311.38:390.58:400.96:465:39Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:461.64:251.49:340.59:560.86:465:39Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:121.55:091.610:250.511:040.66:475:39Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:251.55:471.811:110.56:485:39Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:251.56:241.912:040.411:55 AM0.56:485:39Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:181.57:012.112:570.212:370.56:495:39Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:081.57:402.21:470.01:170.56:505:38New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:551.48:222.32:34-0.21:590.56:515:38New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:421.49:062.43:20-0.32:410.56:515:38New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:301.49:542.34:07-0.33:260.56:525:38Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:201.310:452.24:56-0.24:150.56:535:38Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:141.35:46-0.15:100.66:535:38Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 5:30 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 36% 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 (36% 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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