Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 4:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:06 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724635
Common Questions About Tides

Sand Key Lighthouse, FL Tides - May 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:081.68:591.31:430.22:37-0.26:517:57Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:411.89:481.22:190.33:23-0.36:507:57Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:131.810:331.12:520.34:04-0.36:507:58Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:451.811:141.13:230.44:42-0.36:497:58Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:171.811:531.03:540.45:20-0.36:487:59Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:501.84:240.55:59-0.26:487:59Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:310.911:27 AM1.74:560.56:41-0.16:478:00Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:130.812:081.75:310.57:300.06:478:00Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:010.812:561.66:120.58:250.16:468:01Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:020.81:521.57:100.69:230.16:468:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:130.83:031.38:290.610:190.26:458:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:130.94:261.39:560.611:090.26:448:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:561.15:451.211:150.511:520.36:448:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:301.26:511.212:230.36:438:03Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:591.47:481.212:300.31:200.16:438:04Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:281.68:391.11:050.42:10-0.16:438:04Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:581.79:261.11:390.42:56-0.36:428:05Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:321.910:111.02:120.43:41-0.46:428:05New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:102.010:561.02:470.44:26-0.56:418:06New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:522.111:420.93:240.45:13-0.56:418:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:392.14:040.46:02-0.56:418:07Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:300.911:32 AM2.14:500.46:55-0.46:408:07Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:230.812:291.95:450.47:51-0.36:408:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:210.91:331.76:540.48:47-0.16:408:08First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:231.02:471.58:180.49:430.06:398:09First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:251.14:111.39:500.410:340.16:398:09First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:201.35:371.211:170.311:230.26:398:10First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:081.56:531.112:330.16:398:10Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:521.77:581.112:080.31:37-0.16:398:11Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:321.88:541.012:520.42:30-0.26:388:11Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:091.89:441.01:330.43:14-0.36:388:12Full 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 7:48 am — 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places Sand Key Lighthouse, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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