Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:29 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 44m at 1:31 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:111.25:49-0.25:450.27:115:50Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:561.46:28-0.16:570.27:115:51First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:011.31:471.57:100.08:160.17:115:51First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:161.02:431.67:540.29:380.07:125:52First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:500.83:441.78:440.310:59-0.17:125:53First Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:260.74:471.89:390.47:125:53Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:430.75:471.812:13-0.210:40 AM0.47:125:54Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:430.86:421.81:15-0.311:41 AM0.47:125:55Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:300.87:311.82:07-0.312:390.47:135:56Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:100.88:161.82:49-0.41:300.37:135:56Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:450.88:561.83:25-0.32:150.37:135:57Full Moon11Mon
12Tue10:170.99:341.73:57-0.32:570.37:135:58Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:450.910:101.64:26-0.23:380.27:135:58Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:121.010:461.54:53-0.24:210.27:135:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:391.011:241.35:21-0.15:070.27:136:00Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:081.15:490.05:580.27:136:01Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:061.112:401.26:190.16:560.27:136:01Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:551.01:171.26:520.28:020.17:136:02Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:580.82:021.37:270.39:140.17:136:03Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:310.62:591.38:090.410:300.07:126:04Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:210.64:041.49:000.411:43-0.17:126:04Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:410.65:081.59:590.57:126:05Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:320.66:061.712:46-0.211:02 AM0.47:126:06Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:100.76:581.81:37-0.412:040.47:126:07Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:420.77:461.92:19-0.51:020.27:116:07New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:130.88:341.92:57-0.51:570.17:116:08New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:440.99:211.83:32-0.52:510.07:116:09New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:181.110:101.74:05-0.53:45-0.17:106:10Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:541.310:591.54:38-0.44:42-0.27:106:10Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:331.411:521.25:12-0.35:41-0.27:106:11Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:161.55:47-0.16:46-0.27:096:12Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 4:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 Crescent (23% 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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