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 4h 44m 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 - Apr 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:261.58:531.62:16-0.22:29-0.36:196:43New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:021.69:431.52:51-0.13:20-0.46:186:43New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:391.810:321.33:250.04:10-0.56:176:44New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:191.911:231.24:000.15:00-0.46:166:44Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:021.94:370.25:54-0.46:156:44Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:171.011:48 AM1.85:160.36:52-0.26:146:45Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:180.912:421.76:020.47:58-0.16:136:45First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:330.81:481.66:590.59:110.06:126:46First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:040.83:101.48:130.510:280.16:126:46First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:210.94:361.49:380.511:360.16:116:47First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:141.05:461.410:590.56:106:47Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:531.16:421.412:290.112:050.46:096:47Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:251.27:281.41:080.112:580.26:086:48Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:531.38:091.41:390.11:410.16:076:48Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:181.38:471.42:060.22:200.06:066:49Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:401.49:221.32:310.22:55-0.16:056:49Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:021.59:571.22:550.33:30-0.26:046:50Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:251.610:321.23:200.34:05-0.26:036:50Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:501.611:081.13:450.44:43-0.26:026:50Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:191.711:491.04:110.45:26-0.26:016:51Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:551.74:390.56:15-0.16:006:51Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:370.911:39 AM1.75:130.57:13-0.16:006:52Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:400.812:341.65:590.58:190.05:596:52Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:030.82:461.58:110.610:270.06:587:53Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:230.84:171.59:420.611:300.06:577:53Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:181.05:441.511:100.56:567:54Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:001.26:561.512:250.012:260.36:557:54Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:381.47:581.51:130.01:330.06:557:54Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:141.68:541.51:550.12:31-0.26:547:55Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:511.89:471.42:340.13:23-0.46:537:55New Moon30Sat
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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