Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 40m at 8:38 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:43 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:351.62:382.29:161.010:180.46:548:18Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:531.73:282.110:080.810:430.56:548:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:161.94:231.811:040.711:070.76:558:17Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:442.05:271.612:090.66:558:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:172.16:541.31:240.46:568:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:572.22:470.36:568:15Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:492.34:110.16:578:14Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:572.45:260.06:578:13Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:112.56:28-0.16:588:13Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:212.67:19-0.26:588:12Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:361.511:22 AM2.75:251.58:02-0.16:598:11New Moon11Tue
12Wed2:351.512:192.76:351.38:380.16:598:10New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:431.51:122.67:341.29:110.27:008:09New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:521.62:032.48:291.09:400.57:008:08Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:041.72:552.29:230.810:060.77:018:07Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:221.93:491.910:160.710:300.97:018:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:462.04:471.711:120.610:491.07:028:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:142.15:581.512:140.57:028:05First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:482.18:051.31:250.57:038:04First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:282.22:480.47:038:03First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:232.14:140.47:048:02First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:382.15:250.37:048:01Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:012.26:160.27:058:00Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:261.610:09 AM2.34:341.66:550.27:057:59Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:291.611:01 AM2.45:301.57:270.27:067:58Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:371.611:45 AM2.46:161.37:530.37:067:57Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:461.712:262.46:581.28:180.47:077:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:521.71:072.47:401.08:420.57:077:55Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:021.81:512.38:230.89:050.77:087:54Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:182.02:382.19:080.79:270.87:087:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:402.13:301.99:560.59:471.07:087:51Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726083)

Common Questions About Sarasota, FL Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Sarasota, FL?

The lowest tide this week in Sarasota, FL is 0.1 ft on Wednesday, Aug 12 at 8:38 pm.

When is the highest tide this week in Sarasota, FL?

The highest tide this week in Sarasota, FL is 2.6 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 1:12 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sarasota, FL today?

Slack tide in Sarasota, FL is approximately 11:40 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 Sarasota, FL?

Sarasota, FL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, FL?

Tide predictions for Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, FL?

Tide data for Sarasota, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8726083. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8726083.

What time is high tide in Sarasota, FL today?

High tides in Sarasota, FL today: 2:35 am (1.5 ft), 12:19 pm (2.7 ft). The 12:19 pm high of 2.7 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Sarasota, FL today?

Low tides in Sarasota, FL today: 6:35 am (1.3 ft), 8:38 pm (0.1 ft).

What is the tidal range in Sarasota, FL today?

Today's tidal range in Sarasota, FL is 2.6 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 1.9 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Sarasota, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sarasota, FL is New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Sarasota, FL have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Sarasota, FL has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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