Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : 9:47 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 3:00 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 - Aug 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:181.910:361.12:320.54:200.06:558:11New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:551.911:021.13:150.54:460.06:568:11New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:291.811:251.23:560.45:100.16:568:10New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:031.711:481.34:360.45:340.16:578:09Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:381.65:170.45:590.26:578:09Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:111.412:151.56:010.36:250.36:588:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:371.512:561.36:500.36:510.46:588:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:071.61:431.27:450.37:200.56:588:07First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:431.62:451.08:490.37:530.66:598:06First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:291.74:180.910:010.38:340.76:598:05First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:311.86:140.811:190.29:320.77:008:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:461.87:310.912:350.17:008:04Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:012.08:170.91:400.07:018:03Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:072.18:531.012:010.72:310.07:018:02Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:042.29:261.21:120.63:14-0.17:028:01Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:572.210:001.32:160.43:51-0.17:028:01Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:482.210:341.53:150.34:250.07:028:00Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:382.011:101.74:110.24:580.17:037:59Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:291.911:481.95:060.15:300.27:037:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:201.66:020.16:030.37:047:57Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:282.01:151.47:010.16:380.47:047:56Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:132.02:161.28:040.17:170.67:047:55Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:032.03:321.19:140.28:030.77:057:55Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:031.95:121.010:330.39:020.87:057:54Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:181.96:441.011:580.310:150.87:067:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:381.97:441.11:140.37:067:52Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:461.98:271.22:100.37:067:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:412.09:011.212:420.82:510.37:077:50Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:262.09:291.31:390.73:210.37:077:49Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:062.09:541.42:270.63:450.37:077:48New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:411.910:151.53:090.54:070.37:087:47New 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 6:23 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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