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 : 7:59 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 1:16 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 - Apr 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:271.611:301.14:200.25:14-0.26:196:43Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:011.64:490.36:04-0.26:186:43Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:180.911:44 AM1.65:230.47:02-0.16:176:44Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:170.812:371.66:060.48:10-0.16:166:44Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:380.81:461.67:060.59:24-0.16:156:45Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:130.83:131.68:290.510:36-0.16:146:45Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:250.94:421.69:560.411:39-0.16:136:45Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:151.05:561.611:170.36:126:46Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:571.26:571.612:32-0.112:260.16:116:46Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:351.47:521.61:17-0.11:26-0.16:106:47Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:111.68:431.51:56-0.12:19-0.26:096:47New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:481.79:321.42:330.03:08-0.36:086:47New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:241.810:191.33:070.13:54-0.46:076:48New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:001.811:051.23:410.24:39-0.46:076:48Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:381.811:531.14:160.25:25-0.36:066:49Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:181.74:510.36:14-0.26:056:49Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:431.012:021.65:310.47:09-0.16:046:50Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:430.912:541.56:190.58:110.16:036:50First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:580.82:021.47:210.69:190.16:026:50First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:200.93:251.38:380.610:260.26:016:51First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:230.94:461.39:580.511:250.26:006:51First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:071.05:501.311:100.45:596:52Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:421.16:421.412:110.212:100.35:596:52Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:111.37:271.412:490.212:590.25:586:53Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:381.49:081.31:210.22:420.06:577:53Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:031.59:471.32:510.23:21-0.16:567:54Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:271.610:241.33:180.33:59-0.26:557:54Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:531.711:021.23:460.34:37-0.36:547:55Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:221.811:421.14:140.35:18-0.36:547:55Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:571.84:440.46:02-0.36:537:56Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 4:37 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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