Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 2m at 11:52 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:062.110:351.02:290.34:11-0.56:428:20New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:542.111:211.13:190.34:56-0.46:428:20New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:432.04:080.35:39-0.46:438:20Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:051.111:31 AM1.94:580.36:22-0.36:438:20Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:491.112:191.75:500.37:03-0.16:438:20Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:341.21:101.56:460.47:460.06:448:20Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:201.22:041.47:490.48:290.16:448:20First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:091.33:081.28:570.49:140.26:458:19First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:011.34:241.010:090.310:010.36:458:19First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:541.45:451.011:200.310:500.46:468:19First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:451.56:571.012:270.26:468:19Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:321.57:561.01:250.16:468:19Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:161.68:451.012:280.52:150.06:478:19Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:561.79:271.01:140.52:57-0.16:478:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:331.810:041.01:570.53:36-0.16:488:18Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:091.810:381.02:380.54:11-0.26:488:18Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:451.811:101.03:170.44:46-0.26:498:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:221.811:411.13:560.45:20-0.26:498:17Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:011.84:390.45:55-0.16:508:17Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:141.111:43 AM1.75:250.46:31-0.16:508:17Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:501.212:311.66:190.37:090.06:508:16Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:311.31:251.57:210.37:510.16:518:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:161.52:291.38:310.38:360.26:518:16Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:091.63:491.19:470.29:260.36:528:15Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:091.75:211.011:030.110:210.46:528:15Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:131.86:451.012:180.06:538:14Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:161.97:531.01:25-0.16:538:14Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:152.08:481.112:220.52:24-0.26:548:13Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:092.19:351.11:230.43:15-0.36:548:13New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:002.110:181.22:190.43:59-0.26:558:12New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:482.110:581.23:120.44:39-0.26:558:12New Moon31Fri
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 3:08 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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