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 5h 31m 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 - Jul 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:291.56:351.012:130.16:428:20Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:181.77:401.01:15-0.16:428:20Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:061.88:361.012:250.42:11-0.36:428:20Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:532.09:261.01:150.43:02-0.46:438:20Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:422.110:121.02:060.33:50-0.56:438:20Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:312.110:581.12:570.34:37-0.56:448:20Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:222.111:431.13:490.25:22-0.46:448:19Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:142.04:420.26:06-0.46:448:19Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:301.212:071.95:390.26:51-0.26:458:19Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:181.31:031.76:410.27:37-0.16:458:19Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:081.32:041.47:490.38:240.06:468:19Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:021.43:141.29:030.39:130.26:468:19Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:591.54:351.110:210.210:030.36:468:19Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:581.65:581.011:370.210:560.46:478:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:541.67:111.012:470.16:478:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:461.78:101.01:460.06:488:18Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:321.78:591.012:410.52:35-0.16:488:18Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:141.89:401.01:300.53:16-0.16:498:17Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:521.810:171.02:130.53:51-0.16:498:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:281.810:491.02:540.54:24-0.16:508:17New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:021.811:191.13:310.54:55-0.16:508:16New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:361.811:481.14:090.45:26-0.16:518:16New Moon22Wed
23Thu11:101.74:470.45:570.06:518:16Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:171.111:46 AM1.65:290.46:290.06:518:15Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:481.212:261.56:150.47:040.16:528:15Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:221.31:111.47:090.47:400.26:528:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon2:001.42:061.28:120.48:200.36:538:14First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:451.53:161.19:220.39:050.46:538:13First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:391.64:461.010:350.29:560.56:548:13First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:401.76:151.011:470.110:530.56:548:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:431.87:251.012:550.06:558:12Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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