Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 45m at 6:46 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:16 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Mar 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:580.87:211.71:36-0.412:420.26:506:29Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:310.98:111.82:17-0.41:380.06:496:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:041.19:001.82:53-0.42:32-0.16:486:30New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:381.39:481.63:28-0.43:24-0.36:476:31New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:141.410:381.54:02-0.34:16-0.36:466:31Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:531.511:291.34:37-0.25:11-0.46:456:32Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:351.65:13-0.16:09-0.36:456:32Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:241.112:221.65:510.17:12-0.36:446:33First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:270.91:151.66:350.28:24-0.26:436:33First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:480.72:211.57:280.39:43-0.16:426:34First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:270.73:401.58:350.411:06-0.16:416:34First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:510.75:011.59:530.46:406:34Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:490.86:081.512:18-0.111:10 AM0.46:396:35Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:320.97:021.51:13-0.112:170.36:386:35Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:071.07:471.51:53-0.11:100.26:376:36Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:361.08:261.52:25-0.11:540.16:366:36Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:011.19:021.52:51-0.12:320.06:356:37Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:241.29:361.43:150.03:080.06:346:37Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:461.210:091.33:380.03:44-0.16:336:37Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:081.310:431.24:020.14:21-0.16:326:38Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:311.411:191.14:260.25:00-0.16:316:38Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:581.411:581.04:510.25:43-0.16:306:39Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:291.55:190.36:34-0.16:296:39Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:460.912:091.55:500.47:350.06:286:40Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:500.71:011.56:290.58:460.06:276:40Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:280.72:131.47:270.510:020.06:266:40Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:080.73:431.58:500.511:13-0.16:256:41Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:060.85:051.510:150.56:246:41Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:450.96:121.612:12-0.111:31 AM0.36:236:42Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:191.17:091.712:59-0.212:370.16:216:42Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:521.38:021.71:40-0.21:35-0.16:206:42New Moon31Thu
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 10:01 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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