Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 8m at 8:59 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:53 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:530.93:011.48:240.410:070.17:115:50Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:330.83:551.59:080.511:170.07:115:51Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:020.84:511.79:570.57:125:52Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:070.85:471.812:22-0.210:51 AM0.57:125:52Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:570.86:402.01:19-0.411:48 AM0.57:125:53Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:400.87:322.12:10-0.512:450.47:125:54New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:190.88:242.12:56-0.51:410.37:125:54New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:570.99:152.13:38-0.62:360.27:125:55New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:361.010:061.94:19-0.53:330.17:135:56Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:161.110:581.74:57-0.44:310.17:135:56Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:571.211:521.55:35-0.35:340.07:135:57Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:421.46:13-0.26:430.07:135:58Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:511.21:291.56:520.07:570.07:135:59First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:000.92:221.57:340.19:160.07:135:59First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:270.73:211.58:200.310:37-0.17:136:00First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:050.74:251.69:130.411:54-0.17:136:01Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:280.75:261.610:120.47:136:02Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:280.76:221.612:59-0.211:14 AM0.47:136:02Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:140.77:101.61:51-0.312:120.47:136:03Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:520.77:531.72:31-0.31:030.47:126:04Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:240.88:311.73:05-0.31:470.37:126:05Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:510.89:051.63:34-0.32:270.27:126:05Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:160.89:391.64:00-0.33:060.27:126:06Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:400.910:121.54:25-0.23:460.17:126:07Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:031.010:461.44:50-0.24:280.17:116:08Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:271.111:241.25:15-0.15:140.17:116:08Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:541.25:420.06:060.07:116:09Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:061.012:261.26:090.17:060.07:106:10Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:580.81:041.36:390.28:140.07:106:10Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:080.71:551.47:140.39:31-0.17:106:11Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:560.53:001.57:580.410:50-0.27:096:12Third Quarter31Sat
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 12:26 am — 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 52% 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 First Quarter (52% 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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