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 38m 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 - Apr 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:050.73:561.48:410.511:320.17:187:43Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:260.75:251.410:110.57:177:44Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:140.86:361.412:410.111:36 AM0.57:167:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:481.07:311.41:280.112:470.47:157:45Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:161.18:171.42:020.11:430.27:147:45Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:401.28:581.42:300.12:290.17:137:46Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:021.39:361.32:540.23:090.07:127:46New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:231.410:131.33:170.23:45-0.17:117:46New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:451.510:481.23:400.34:21-0.27:107:47New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:081.611:241.14:030.34:58-0.37:097:47New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:351.74:270.45:38-0.37:087:48Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:021.011:08 AM1.84:520.46:24-0.37:077:48Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:440.911:49 AM1.85:200.47:17-0.27:067:49Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:350.812:381.85:530.58:19-0.17:057:49Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:420.71:391.76:420.59:30-0.17:047:49First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:120.72:581.68:020.510:400.07:037:50First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:310.84:321.59:450.511:410.07:027:50First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:231.05:591.511:200.47:027:51Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:031.27:101.512:330.012:390.27:017:51Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:401.48:111.41:170.11:460.07:007:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:161.79:061.41:560.12:43-0.36:597:52Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:521.89:581.32:330.23:33-0.46:587:53Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:282.010:461.23:080.24:20-0.56:577:53Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:052.011:321.13:420.35:04-0.56:577:53Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:442.04:170.35:48-0.46:567:54Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:171.011:25 AM1.94:520.46:35-0.36:557:54Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:040.912:101.85:300.47:26-0.16:547:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:550.81:001.66:120.58:230.06:537:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:580.81:591.57:070.59:270.16:537:56Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:140.83:131.48:210.610:300.26:527:56Third Quarter30Wed
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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