Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 56m at 2:40 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:161.79:040.912:240.52:31-0.16:428:20Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:581.89:430.91:110.53:13-0.26:428:20Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:381.810:170.91:570.53:51-0.26:438:20Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:171.910:490.92:410.44:26-0.36:438:20Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:571.911:201.03:250.45:00-0.36:438:20Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:381.911:521.14:110.35:33-0.26:448:20Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:221.85:010.36:08-0.26:448:19Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:271.212:101.65:560.26:43-0.16:458:19Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:061.41:031.46:580.27:210.06:458:19Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:491.52:051.28:070.28:020.16:458:19Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:391.63:201.09:220.18:480.36:468:19Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:361.74:510.910:390.09:400.46:468:19Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:401.86:230.811:56-0.110:390.46:478:19Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:461.97:370.81:09-0.16:478:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:492.08:350.92:11-0.26:488:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:462.09:231.012:480.43:03-0.36:488:18Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:392.010:041.01:490.43:47-0.36:488:18New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:262.010:421.12:440.44:24-0.26:498:17New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:111.911:171.23:340.34:58-0.26:498:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:531.811:491.24:210.35:29-0.16:508:17Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:331.75:060.35:580.06:508:16Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:201.312:131.55:530.36:280.16:518:16Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:521.412:551.46:420.36:590.26:518:16Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:261.41:421.27:360.37:330.36:528:15First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:041.52:381.08:360.38:110.46:528:15First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:491.53:530.99:430.38:550.56:538:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:451.55:300.810:560.39:460.66:538:14First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:491.66:550.912:090.26:548:13Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:531.77:540.91:150.26:548:13Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:491.88:380.92:080.16:548:12Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:371.99:121.012:420.62:500.06:558:12Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:00 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 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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