Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sand Key Lighthouse, FL.
Next low tide : 5:52 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 18m at 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 - Sep 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:041.811:121.74:440.45:060.57:097:45Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:401.711:361.85:250.35:290.57:097:44Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:201.56:090.35:540.67:097:43Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:061.91:061.46:590.36:200.77:107:42Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:432.02:021.27:590.36:510.87:107:41Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:312.13:241.19:100.37:320.97:117:40Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:352.15:251.010:310.48:400.97:117:38Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:582.16:521.111:520.310:140.97:117:37Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:292.17:391.21:020.37:127:36Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:452.28:161.31:560.27:127:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:472.38:501.51:010.72:380.27:127:34Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:432.29:231.72:070.53:140.27:137:33New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:342.29:571.93:050.43:470.37:137:32New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:232.010:302.13:570.24:180.47:137:31New Moon14Sat
15Sun11:101.911:052.24:470.14:480.57:147:30Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:581.711:402.25:350.15:190.67:147:29Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:461.56:230.25:500.77:147:28Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:182.21:381.47:150.36:240.87:157:27Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:002.12:401.28:130.47:030.97:157:26First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:522.04:081.29:220.57:561.07:157:25First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:001.95:531.210:430.69:121.17:167:24First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:281.96:581.312:050.67:167:23First Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:511.97:381.31:080.67:167:22Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:532.08:091.41:510.57:177:21Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:432.08:361.512:590.92:220.57:177:19Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:252.08:591.71:510.82:480.57:187:18Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:032.09:201.82:350.63:120.67:187:17Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:401.99:401.93:150.53:350.67:187:16Full Moon28Sat
29Sun10:161.810:012.03:530.43:570.77:197:15Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:521.710:252.14:310.34:200.87:197:14Full Moon30Mon
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 2:29 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 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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