Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : 8:50 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 4:33 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Mar 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:190.81:051.56:240.28:12-0.16:496:30Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:330.72:021.47:080.39:29-0.16:486:30Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:160.63:161.48:050.410:540.06:476:31Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:510.64:381.49:180.56:466:31Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:500.75:481.412:14-0.110:36 AM0.56:466:32Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:310.86:431.51:11-0.111:46 AM0.46:456:32Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun8:030.87:281.51:50-0.112:430.36:446:33Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:310.98:071.52:20-0.11:290.26:436:33Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:551.08:421.52:45-0.12:100.16:426:33New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:161.19:161.53:08-0.12:490.06:416:34New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:361.29:501.43:30-0.13:26-0.16:406:34New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:561.310:241.33:520.04:04-0.16:396:35New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:181.411:011.14:150.14:45-0.26:386:35Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:451.511:421.04:380.25:30-0.26:376:36Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:171.55:030.26:22-0.26:366:36Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:300.811:58 AM1.65:310.37:24-0.26:356:37First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:330.712:501.66:050.48:38-0.16:346:37First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:100.62:021.66:570.410:00-0.16:336:37First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:070.63:331.68:220.511:18-0.26:326:38First Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:110.75:021.69:580.46:316:38Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:530.86:131.712:21-0.211:24 AM0.36:306:39Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:281.07:131.71:10-0.212:360.16:296:39Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue8:021.28:071.71:50-0.21:37-0.16:286:40Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:361.48:571.62:25-0.22:31-0.26:276:40Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:091.69:451.52:58-0.13:21-0.36:266:40Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:431.710:321.33:290.04:09-0.46:256:41Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:181.711:191.14:000.14:56-0.46:246:41Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:551.74:310.25:45-0.36:236:42Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:081.011:34 AM1.75:040.36:37-0.26:226:42Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:010.812:191.65:400.47:37-0.16:216:42Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:080.71:151.56:240.58:480.16:206:43Third Quarter31Wed
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 6:41 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Sand Key Lighthouse, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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