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 : 7:20 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 2:12 pm (1.2 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 - Mar 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:350.81:321.36:560.28:260.06:506:29First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:500.72:321.37:460.39:380.06:496:30First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:240.73:461.38:460.410:550.06:486:30First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:460.74:591.39:550.46:476:31Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:420.85:591.412:040.011:02 AM0.46:466:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:230.86:481.412:57-0.112:020.36:456:32Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:570.97:311.51:37-0.112:530.26:446:32Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:261.08:081.52:10-0.21:370.16:436:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:521.08:441.52:40-0.22:180.06:426:33Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:171.19:201.53:07-0.22:570.06:416:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:421.29:571.43:34-0.13:37-0.16:406:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:091.310:361.34:02-0.14:19-0.26:396:35Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:401.411:191.24:310.05:06-0.26:386:35Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:161.55:030.15:58-0.26:376:36Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:071.011:59 AM1.65:390.16:58-0.26:366:36Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:060.912:511.66:220.28:07-0.26:356:36Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:230.81:581.67:170.39:23-0.16:346:37Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:010.73:201.68:300.410:40-0.26:336:37Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:260.84:451.69:510.411:50-0.26:326:38Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:250.95:581.611:110.36:316:38Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:121.06:591.712:47-0.212:210.26:306:39Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:521.27:521.71:34-0.21:220.06:296:39Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:291.38:411.62:14-0.22:14-0.16:286:39New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:041.49:261.52:50-0.23:01-0.26:276:40New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:371.510:091.43:22-0.13:45-0.26:266:40New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:101.510:511.33:540.04:27-0.26:256:41Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:421.511:331.14:240.15:09-0.26:246:41Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:161.54:560.25:54-0.16:236:41Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:171.011:53 AM1.55:300.36:440.06:226:42Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:080.912:371.46:100.47:420.06:216:42First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:130.81:331.36:590.58:490.16:206:43First Quarter31Tue
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 4:46 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 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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