Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 27m at 1:22 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:00 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - May 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:281.810:431.23:180.34:18-0.46:527:56New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:011.911:271.13:490.35:02-0.46:517:57New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:392.04:210.45:49-0.46:507:57Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:151.011:24 AM2.04:570.46:41-0.46:507:58Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:070.912:151.95:390.47:39-0.36:497:58Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:080.91:141.86:330.58:43-0.26:487:59First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:200.92:251.77:450.59:49-0.16:487:59First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:370.93:511.59:150.510:530.06:478:00First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:421.15:201.410:470.411:510.06:478:00First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:331.36:371.412:100.36:468:01Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:161.47:421.312:410.11:200.16:458:01Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:541.68:381.31:250.22:18-0.16:458:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:291.79:281.22:040.23:06-0.26:448:02Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:021.810:141.22:390.33:47-0.36:448:03Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:341.810:571.13:120.44:26-0.36:438:03Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:051.811:361.03:430.45:02-0.36:438:04Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:371.84:140.45:40-0.26:428:04Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:151.011:11 AM1.74:460.56:20-0.26:428:05Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:550.911:49 AM1.75:200.57:04-0.16:428:05Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:390.912:321.66:000.57:540.06:418:06Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:310.81:221.56:510.68:480.16:418:06Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:340.92:231.48:000.69:430.16:418:07Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:370.93:391.39:210.610:360.26:408:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:281.05:021.210:400.511:230.26:408:08Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:081.26:151.211:510.46:408:08Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:421.37:171.112:060.312:520.26:398:09Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:131.58:121.112:450.31:460.06:398:09Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:451.79:011.11:220.42:35-0.26:398:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:191.89:491.11:580.43:21-0.46:398:10New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:572.010:351.02:350.44:07-0.56:388:11New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:382.111:211.03:130.44:53-0.56:388:11New Moon31Mon
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 4:41 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). This places Sand Key Lighthouse, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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