Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : 5:52 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 35m at 11:06 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:212.15:381.010:580.39:310.87:087:45Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:472.16:541.112:180.37:097:44Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun6:082.17:461.31:230.37:097:43Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:152.18:271.412:190.72:130.27:097:42Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:112.19:031.51:290.62:520.37:107:41Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:592.19:341.72:260.53:240.37:107:40New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:432.010:031.83:150.43:520.47:107:39New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:231.910:301.83:570.34:180.57:117:38New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:011.810:561.94:370.34:430.67:117:37Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:381.611:221.95:150.35:080.67:117:36Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:151.55:540.35:350.77:127:35Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:541.46:370.46:030.87:127:34Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:251.91:391.37:260.56:350.97:137:33Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:071.92:401.28:260.57:140.97:137:32First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:011.94:171.19:380.68:121.07:137:31First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:141.86:031.110:560.69:331.07:147:30First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:411.86:591.212:070.67:147:29First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:571.97:331.31:000.57:147:28Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:562.08:011.512:080.91:410.57:157:27Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:462.08:261.61:090.72:140.57:157:26Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:322.08:521.82:030.62:440.57:157:25Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:162.09:202.02:520.43:130.57:167:23Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:001.99:512.23:390.23:420.67:167:22Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:451.810:272.44:250.14:130.67:167:21Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:321.711:072.45:130.04:460.77:177:20Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:211.56:050.15:210.77:177:19Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:161.47:010.26:030.87:187:18Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:462.42:231.38:050.36:540.97:187:17Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:492.33:481.29:190.48:050.97:187:16Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:072.25:191.310:370.59:351.07:197:15Third Quarter30Sat
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 2:29 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 maximum.

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 (7% illuminated). This places Sand Key Lighthouse, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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