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 5h 19m 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 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:070.74:491.59:460.211:55-0.27:086:13Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:220.75:511.610:520.37:086:14Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:210.86:461.612:59-0.311:55 AM0.27:076:14Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:070.87:341.61:49-0.312:510.27:076:15Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:470.98:161.62:29-0.31:400.27:066:16New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:210.98:551.63:03-0.32:220.17:066:16New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:511.09:301.53:33-0.33:010.17:056:17New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:191.010:041.44:02-0.33:380.07:046:18New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:461.010:381.44:29-0.24:170.07:046:18Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:131.111:141.24:58-0.14:580.07:036:19Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:421.111:531.15:28-0.15:430.07:036:20Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:151.16:000.06:350.07:026:20Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:371.012:541.26:350.17:350.17:016:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:330.81:421.27:160.28:440.07:016:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:530.72:431.28:050.39:570.07:006:22First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:340.63:541.39:040.311:09-0.16:596:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:550.75:021.410:090.46:586:23Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:500.76:021.512:13-0.211:13 AM0.36:586:24Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:310.86:541.61:05-0.312:140.26:576:24Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:080.97:431.71:50-0.41:100.16:566:25Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:431.08:311.72:30-0.42:03-0.16:556:26Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:181.19:181.73:07-0.42:54-0.26:546:26Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:561.310:071.63:43-0.43:45-0.36:546:27Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:351.410:561.44:20-0.34:37-0.36:536:27Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:171.511:481.24:57-0.25:33-0.36:526:28Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:031.65:37-0.16:33-0.36:516:28Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:461.012:541.56:210.07:40-0.26:506:29Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:530.91:541.57:110.18:54-0.16:496:29Third Quarter28Tue
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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