Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 21m at 12:14 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:56 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Jan 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:551.16:30-0.26:230.37:115:50Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:351.51:441.37:13-0.17:430.27:115:51Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:451.22:371.47:580.19:070.17:115:51Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:121.03:351.68:450.210:290.07:125:52Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:490.84:331.79:360.311:44-0.27:125:53Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:130.85:301.810:300.47:125:53Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:200.86:231.912:50-0.311:27 AM0.47:125:54Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:150.87:141.91:46-0.412:230.47:125:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:010.88:011.92:34-0.41:150.47:135:56New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:410.88:451.93:16-0.42:020.37:135:56New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:170.89:261.83:54-0.42:460.37:135:57New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:500.910:061.74:28-0.33:280.37:135:58Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:210.910:441.65:00-0.24:110.27:135:58Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:520.911:241.45:32-0.24:580.27:135:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:241.06:03-0.15:510.27:136:00Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:071.312:581.16:360.06:500.27:136:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:561.11:371.17:100.27:580.27:136:01First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:590.92:211.27:480.39:100.17:136:02First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:270.73:131.38:300.410:230.07:136:03First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:080.74:111.39:170.411:34-0.17:126:04First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:290.75:071.510:100.57:126:04Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:270.76:001.612:36-0.211:05 AM0.57:126:05Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:100.76:491.71:29-0.311:59 AM0.47:126:06Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:460.77:351.82:14-0.412:500.37:126:07Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:180.78:201.92:54-0.51:410.27:116:07Full Moon25Wed
26Thu9:490.89:061.93:31-0.52:310.17:116:08Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:210.99:521.84:06-0.53:220.07:116:09Full Moon27Fri
28Sat10:551.010:411.64:41-0.54:170.07:106:10Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:321.211:321.45:15-0.45:16-0.17:106:10Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:121.35:51-0.26:21-0.17:106:11Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:291.212:581.46:28-0.17:32-0.17:096:12Third Quarter31Tue
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 3:35 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 71% 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 (71% 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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