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 6h 48m 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 - Jan 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:051.51:271.17:030.07:080.47:115:50First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:051.32:171.27:480.18:260.37:115:51First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:211.13:121.48:360.29:450.27:125:52First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:551.04:091.59:260.311:000.07:125:52First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:240.95:051.710:180.37:125:53Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:370.95:591.912:09-0.211:13 AM0.37:125:54Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:360.96:512.01:09-0.412:080.37:125:54Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:270.97:422.12:03-0.51:020.37:125:55Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:140.98:322.12:51-0.61:550.27:135:56Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:581.09:212.03:36-0.62:460.27:135:57Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:411.010:101.94:19-0.53:370.17:135:57Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:241.010:591.75:01-0.44:290.17:135:58Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:071.15:41-0.35:240.27:135:59Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:511.16:22-0.26:250.27:135:59Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:421.31:391.27:030.07:330.27:136:00Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:421.12:301.27:470.18:460.27:136:01Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:580.93:261.38:330.210:020.17:136:02Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:260.84:221.39:230.311:140.07:136:02Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:470.85:161.410:160.47:126:03Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:500.86:041.512:18-0.111:10 AM0.47:126:04Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu7:400.86:481.51:11-0.212:000.47:126:05Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:220.87:271.61:54-0.212:470.37:126:05Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:570.88:041.62:31-0.31:280.37:126:06New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:290.88:391.63:05-0.32:070.37:126:07New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:580.89:131.63:37-0.42:450.27:116:08New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:260.99:491.64:08-0.43:240.27:116:08New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:540.910:261.54:39-0.34:070.17:116:09Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:251.011:081.45:10-0.34:540.17:106:10Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:591.111:551.35:44-0.25:490.07:106:10Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:381.26:20-0.16:530.07:106:11Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:511.11:241.37:000.08:060.07:096:12First Quarter31Sun
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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