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 3h 15m 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:370.96:121.411:210.47:187:43Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:281.07:151.412:560.112:330.47:177:44Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:081.18:051.41:450.11:320.37:167:44Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:411.28:491.42:230.12:200.27:157:45Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:091.39:271.42:550.13:000.17:147:45New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:351.310:031.43:220.13:360.07:137:46New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:591.410:371.33:490.24:11-0.17:127:46New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:231.511:111.24:150.24:46-0.17:117:46New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:481.511:451.24:410.25:22-0.27:107:47Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:151.65:080.36:01-0.27:097:47Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:221.111:46 AM1.65:370.36:45-0.17:087:48Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:031.012:241.66:100.47:37-0.17:077:48Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:540.91:111.66:510.58:360.07:067:49First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:000.82:111.57:470.59:420.07:057:49First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:220.83:291.59:030.510:490.07:047:49First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:370.94:581.410:260.511:510.07:037:50First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:321.16:171.511:440.47:037:50Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:161.27:231.512:450.012:540.27:027:51Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:551.48:201.51:330.01:560.07:017:51Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:341.69:131.52:160.02:51-0.27:007:52Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:131.810:041.42:570.03:42-0.46:597:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:531.910:541.33:360.14:30-0.56:587:53Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:352.011:431.24:140.15:18-0.56:577:53Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:181.94:540.26:07-0.46:577:53Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:341.112:041.95:360.36:58-0.36:567:54Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:271.112:531.76:220.47:53-0.26:557:54Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu2:261.01:491.67:160.48:540.06:547:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:351.02:571.58:220.59:580.16:547:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:501.04:171.39:390.511:010.16:537:56Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:541.15:371.310:590.56:527:56Third Quarter30Sun
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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