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 5h 52m 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 - Jun 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:411.25:551.111:300.411:370.36:388:11Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:181.37:021.112:340.26:388:12Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:501.57:581.012:160.41:280.06:388:12Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:221.68:491.012:530.42:17-0.26:388:13Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:551.79:351.01:290.53:02-0.36:388:13Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:301.910:180.92:050.53:45-0.46:388:14New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:082.011:010.92:410.54:29-0.56:388:14New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:512.011:440.93:200.45:14-0.56:388:14New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:382.04:020.46:01-0.46:388:15Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:290.911:30 AM2.04:510.46:50-0.46:388:15Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:170.912:261.95:490.47:40-0.36:388:15Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:091.01:271.76:590.48:31-0.16:388:16First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:041.12:381.58:210.49:210.06:388:16First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:011.34:001.29:480.310:100.16:388:16First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:561.45:271.111:120.210:580.26:388:17First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:471.66:481.012:280.06:388:17Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:351.77:561.01:33-0.26:388:17Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:201.88:551.012:330.42:28-0.36:388:18Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:031.99:450.91:190.43:16-0.36:398:18Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:441.910:300.92:040.53:59-0.36:398:18Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:241.911:100.92:460.54:38-0.36:398:18Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:031.811:470.93:250.55:15-0.36:398:19Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:421.84:040.55:51-0.26:408:19Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:220.911:21 AM1.74:430.46:28-0.16:408:19Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:570.912:011.65:260.47:060.06:408:19Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:340.912:441.56:160.57:440.06:408:19Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:131.01:321.47:160.58:240.16:418:19Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:541.12:291.28:250.59:040.26:418:19Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:371.23:411.19:380.49:440.36:418:19Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:221.35:070.910:500.310:260.46:428:20Third Quarter30Wed
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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