Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 41m at 10:17 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:171.78:422.42:520.02:220.76:345:47New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:051.69:202.43:38-0.12:560.86:355:47New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:511.59:592.44:220.03:310.86:355:46Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:391.410:412.35:070.14:070.96:365:46Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:291.35:560.24:470.96:365:45Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:291.26:500.35:351.06:375:44First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:222.02:431.27:510.56:421.06:385:44First Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:291.83:581.38:560.58:091.06:385:43First Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:511.74:541.49:570.69:371.06:395:43First Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:151.75:331.510:480.610:530.86:405:42First Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:251.66:051.611:300.611:550.76:405:42Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:221.66:331.712:050.76:415:42Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:111.66:591.912:450.512:370.76:425:41Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun7:541.67:242.01:280.31:070.76:425:41Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon8:351.57:492.12:070.21:350.86:435:41Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:141.48:172.22:450.12:030.86:445:40Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:521.48:482.23:230.02:310.86:445:40Full Moon17Wed
18Thu10:311.39:242.34:030.03:010.86:455:40Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:131.210:072.34:460.03:350.86:465:39Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:001.15:340.04:160.86:465:39Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:561.16:280.15:110.86:475:39Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:021.27:260.26:300.86:485:39Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:021.93:081.38:260.38:060.86:495:39Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:271.74:071.59:220.39:390.76:495:38Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:001.64:561.710:130.411:020.46:505:38Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:231.55:401.911:010.56:515:38Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:331.46:212.112:110.211:46 AM0.56:515:38Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun7:331.47:012.21:100.012:290.66:525:38Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:271.37:412.32:01-0.21:100.66:535:38New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:151.38:202.32:47-0.21:500.66:545:38New Moon30Tue
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 1:25 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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