Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 2:06 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:39 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:121.99:501.52:410.63:370.37:087:46New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:471.910:151.63:200.54:040.37:097:45New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:201.910:401.73:580.44:310.47:097:44New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:541.811:071.84:360.44:580.47:097:43Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:311.711:371.85:160.35:270.57:107:42Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:111.66:000.35:590.57:107:41Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:121.912:561.56:500.36:340.67:107:40Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:542.01:511.47:490.47:170.77:117:39First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:452.03:041.38:560.48:130.87:117:38First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:512.04:351.210:090.49:230.87:117:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:102.06:001.311:230.410:410.87:127:36First Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:322.07:021.412:300.37:127:35Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:442.17:501.51:270.37:127:33Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:442.28:321.71:070.62:150.37:137:32Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri8:392.29:121.82:080.52:580.37:137:31Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:292.19:502.03:020.33:360.37:137:30Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:162.010:272.13:520.24:120.47:147:29Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:021.911:052.14:380.24:470.57:147:28Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:471.811:432.15:240.25:220.67:147:27Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:331.76:100.35:580.77:157:26Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:222.11:211.56:590.46:360.87:157:25Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:062.02:161.47:530.57:220.97:167:24Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:561.93:261.38:550.68:170.97:167:23Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:591.84:501.310:030.69:261.07:167:22Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:171.86:051.411:140.710:401.07:177:21Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:351.86:581.512:180.67:177:20Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:381.97:381.51:090.67:177:19Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:291.98:111.612:500.81:490.67:187:18Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:131.98:401.71:410.72:240.67:187:17Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:521.99:071.82:250.62:540.67:187:16New Moon30Sat
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 5:22 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 11% 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 Waning Crescent (11% 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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