Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : 4:11 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 9:21 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:391.12:171.67:350.19:010.17:115:50First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:040.93:181.78:240.210:220.07:115:51First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:420.84:231.89:200.311:39-0.27:115:51Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:070.85:251.810:200.47:125:52Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:120.86:221.912:46-0.311:23 AM0.47:125:53Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:040.97:141.91:42-0.312:230.47:125:53Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:490.98:021.92:28-0.41:170.37:125:54Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:280.98:451.83:08-0.42:060.37:125:55Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:031.09:261.83:43-0.32:510.27:135:55Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:351.010:041.64:14-0.33:340.27:135:56Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:051.010:421.54:44-0.24:170.27:135:57Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:351.111:211.45:13-0.15:030.27:135:57Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:061.15:430.05:530.27:135:58Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:021.212:411.26:150.16:500.27:135:59Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:501.01:201.26:500.27:540.27:136:00Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:500.82:071.37:280.39:050.17:136:00Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:150.73:041.38:130.410:200.17:136:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:580.64:081.49:050.411:320.07:136:02Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:200.65:091.510:030.47:136:03Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:140.76:031.612:35-0.111:02 AM0.47:136:03Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:550.76:511.71:25-0.311:59 AM0.47:126:04Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:290.77:361.82:06-0.412:530.37:126:05New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:000.88:201.82:43-0.41:450.27:126:06New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:300.99:041.83:17-0.52:350.07:126:06New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:021.19:491.73:50-0.43:26-0.17:126:07New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:371.210:371.54:22-0.44:19-0.17:116:08Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:141.411:271.34:56-0.35:16-0.27:116:09Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:561.55:32-0.26:18-0.27:116:09Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:221.112:441.66:10-0.17:26-0.27:106:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:270.81:381.66:530.18:42-0.27:106:11First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:490.72:441.67:430.210:05-0.27:106:11First Quarter31Fri
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 12:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Sand Key Lighthouse, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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