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 1h 18m 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 - Jul 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:071.810:540.92:240.54:23-0.26:438:20Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:451.811:260.93:030.54:57-0.26:438:20Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:211.811:560.93:420.55:29-0.16:438:20Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:571.74:210.46:01-0.16:448:20Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:260.911:34 AM1.75:020.46:330.06:448:20Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:561.012:121.65:490.47:050.06:458:20Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:261.112:551.46:430.47:380.16:458:20Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:591.21:451.37:460.48:130.26:458:19Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue2:361.32:471.18:550.38:490.36:468:19Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:171.44:090.910:060.29:280.46:468:19Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:061.55:460.811:180.110:120.56:478:19Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:011.77:100.812:280.06:478:19Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:001.88:140.81:33-0.26:488:19Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:572.09:040.82:31-0.36:488:18Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:532.19:480.912:580.53:22-0.46:488:18New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:482.210:280.91:580.44:09-0.46:498:18New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:412.211:081.02:570.34:51-0.46:498:18New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:342.111:471.13:540.35:31-0.36:508:17Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:262.04:530.26:09-0.26:508:17Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:281.312:191.85:530.26:47-0.16:518:16Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:101.41:151.56:580.27:240.16:518:16Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:551.62:161.38:070.28:030.26:528:16First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:431.63:291.19:210.28:460.46:528:15First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:361.74:580.910:370.19:330.56:538:15First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:351.76:300.911:540.110:270.66:538:14First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:371.77:430.91:060.16:538:14Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:371.88:370.92:070.06:548:13Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:311.89:201.012:270.72:560.06:548:13Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:181.89:561.01:220.63:350.06:558:12Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:591.910:271.02:100.64:080.06:558:12Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:361.910:541.12:540.54:360.06:568:11Full Moon31Wed
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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