Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : 6:46 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 05m at 1:18 pm (1.4 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 - Jul 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:021.94:250.46:03-0.26:428:20Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:321.011:45 AM1.85:100.46:42-0.16:428:20Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:111.012:301.65:590.47:210.06:428:20Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:521.01:171.56:540.48:010.16:438:20Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:341.12:101.37:560.48:430.26:438:20First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:201.23:151.19:060.49:260.36:438:20First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:081.24:341.010:180.410:100.46:448:19First Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:571.35:561.011:280.310:560.56:448:19First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:451.47:080.912:320.16:458:19Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:301.68:060.91:300.06:458:19Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:121.78:550.912:280.52:20-0.16:458:19Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:521.89:370.91:130.53:04-0.26:468:19Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:311.910:150.91:560.53:45-0.36:468:19Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:121.910:511.02:380.54:24-0.36:478:19Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:542.011:261.03:220.45:03-0.36:478:18Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:382.04:070.45:41-0.36:488:18Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:021.111:25 AM1.94:580.36:20-0.26:488:18Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:401.212:151.85:540.37:00-0.16:488:18Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:231.31:111.66:580.37:420.06:498:17Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:091.42:151.48:100.28:260.16:498:17Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:011.63:311.19:270.29:140.36:508:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:581.75:021.010:460.110:050.46:508:16Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:591.86:300.912:030.06:518:16Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:011.97:431.01:14-0.16:518:15Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:582.08:411.012:010.52:15-0.26:528:15Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:522.09:301.01:000.53:06-0.26:528:15Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:422.010:121.11:560.53:50-0.26:538:14New Moon27Wed
28Thu9:272.010:501.12:460.54:29-0.26:538:14New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:102.011:241.13:320.45:04-0.16:548:13New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:501.911:561.24:150.45:360.06:548:13Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:291.84:580.46:060.16:558:12Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:02 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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