Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : 10:31 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 6:24 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - Feb 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:380.76:431.51:05-0.211:59 AM0.37:096:13Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:160.87:251.61:49-0.312:480.37:086:13Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:500.88:051.72:27-0.41:330.27:086:14New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:200.98:451.73:02-0.42:170.17:076:15New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:510.99:271.73:36-0.43:020.07:076:15New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:231.010:101.64:10-0.43:49-0.17:066:16Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:581.110:571.54:44-0.44:40-0.17:066:17Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:371.311:471.35:20-0.35:36-0.17:056:17Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:201.45:58-0.26:39-0.17:046:18Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:451.11:101.46:40-0.17:50-0.17:046:19First Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:550.92:091.57:280.19:08-0.27:036:19First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:240.73:181.58:250.210:29-0.27:036:20First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:020.74:321.69:300.211:46-0.37:026:21Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:200.75:411.610:410.37:016:21Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:180.86:411.712:52-0.311:50 AM0.27:016:22Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:040.97:331.71:45-0.412:510.27:006:22Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:440.98:201.72:27-0.41:440.16:596:23Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:191.09:021.63:03-0.42:300.06:586:24Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:511.09:411.53:35-0.33:110.06:586:24Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:201.110:181.44:04-0.33:510.06:576:25Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:481.110:541.34:32-0.24:31-0.16:566:25Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:161.211:321.25:01-0.15:14-0.16:556:26Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:461.25:300.06:000.06:546:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:131.012:201.26:030.16:530.06:546:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:010.91:001.26:390.27:540.06:536:27Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:040.71:521.27:220.39:040.16:526:28Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:360.73:001.28:160.410:190.06:516:29Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:150.64:161.39:200.411:300.06:506:29Third Quarter28Sat
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 8:27 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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