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 4h 27m at 5:52 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:11 am (1.2 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 - Feb 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:120.62:531.57:500.210:21-0.17:086:13Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:580.64:051.58:470.311:45-0.27:086:14Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:250.65:161.59:540.47:076:14Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:230.66:181.512:56-0.211:06 AM0.47:076:15Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:070.77:091.61:48-0.312:100.37:066:16Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:420.77:531.62:27-0.31:040.37:066:16Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:110.88:311.62:58-0.31:490.27:056:17New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:360.89:051.63:24-0.32:300.17:046:18New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:590.99:381.53:47-0.23:080.17:046:18New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:201.010:111.44:09-0.23:470.07:036:19New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:411.110:451.34:31-0.14:270.07:036:20Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:031.211:211.14:55-0.15:10-0.17:026:20Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:281.25:190.05:58-0.17:016:21Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:021.011:59 AM1.35:440.16:54-0.17:006:22Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:510.812:371.46:110.28:00-0.17:006:22First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:570.61:281.46:420.39:16-0.16:596:23First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:500.52:381.57:260.410:39-0.26:586:23First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:530.54:041.58:390.411:57-0.26:586:24First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:520.55:231.610:070.46:576:24Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:290.66:281.712:57-0.411:29 AM0.36:566:25Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:020.87:241.81:44-0.412:400.26:556:26Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:330.98:171.82:23-0.51:420.06:546:26Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:061.19:071.72:57-0.42:38-0.26:546:27Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:401.39:561.63:30-0.43:32-0.36:536:27Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:151.510:451.44:01-0.34:25-0.46:526:28Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:521.611:351.14:33-0.25:18-0.46:516:28Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:321.75:050.06:14-0.36:506:29Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:270.912:161.65:390.17:16-0.26:496:29Third Quarter28Fri
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 9:01 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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