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 6h 30m 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 - Jan 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:580.96:591.71:31-0.112:080.57:115:50Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:370.97:381.72:12-0.212:530.57:115:51New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:110.98:141.82:47-0.21:350.47:125:52New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:410.98:481.83:18-0.22:140.47:125:52New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:090.99:221.73:49-0.22:530.37:125:53New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:360.99:571.74:18-0.23:340.37:125:54Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:041.010:351.64:47-0.24:180.27:125:55Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:341.111:171.45:18-0.25:080.27:135:55Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:071.25:50-0.16:060.17:135:56Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:051.212:461.36:240.07:130.17:135:57First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:041.01:331.47:020.18:280.07:135:57First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:200.82:301.57:460.29:46-0.17:135:58First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:010.73:371.68:380.311:04-0.27:135:59First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:380.64:471.89:410.37:136:00Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:490.75:521.912:16-0.310:49 AM0.37:136:00Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:420.76:521.91:17-0.411:57 AM0.37:136:01Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:270.87:462.02:08-0.51:000.27:136:02Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:080.98:371.92:51-0.51:580.17:136:03Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:461.09:251.83:30-0.52:520.07:126:03Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:241.110:111.74:06-0.43:440.07:126:04Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:001.210:571.54:40-0.34:350.07:126:05Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:371.311:431.35:13-0.25:270.07:126:06Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:151.35:46-0.16:230.07:126:06Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:311.012:551.36:200.07:230.07:116:07Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:260.81:411.36:570.28:310.17:116:08Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:380.72:361.37:400.39:450.17:116:08Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:140.63:421.38:310.311:050.07:116:09Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:470.64:501.49:320.47:106:10Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:510.65:501.412:17-0.110:36 AM0.47:106:11Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:360.76:391.51:12-0.111:38 AM0.47:106:11Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:130.77:221.61:53-0.212:320.37:096:12Waning Crescent31Wed
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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