Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 6:16 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 24m at 9:01 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:022.411:471.95:291.06:210.66:226:17New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:522.311:572.16:160.86:480.86:236:16New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:402.27:000.67:131.06:236:14New Moon3Thu
4Fri12:132.21:302.07:430.47:351.26:246:13New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:342.32:231.88:260.37:541.36:246:12Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:582.43:221.79:100.38:071.46:256:11Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:252.44:351.69:580.38:121.56:256:10Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:552.310:540.36:266:09First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:302.312:010.46:266:08First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:192.11:180.46:276:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:442.010:321.72:330.46:276:06First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:342.010:301.81:551.73:340.46:286:05First Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:082.010:401.83:131.54:200.46:286:04Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:172.110:511.94:051.34:560.56:296:03Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:092.111:001.94:481.15:260.66:296:02Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:562.111:092.05:270.85:530.86:306:01Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:412.111:222.26:070.66:171.06:316:00Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:302.06:470.46:391.16:315:59Full Moon18Fri
19Sat1:231.97:300.26:571.36:325:58Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:042.52:251.78:160.07:111.46:325:57Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:322.63:441.69:07-0.17:191.56:335:56Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:072.610:06-0.16:345:55Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:502.611:130.06:345:54Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:452.412:290.06:355:53Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:042.310:371.61:460.16:355:52Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:502.110:041.712:391.62:530.26:365:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:422.010:111.72:371.43:470.36:375:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:102.010:221.93:501.14:280.56:375:50Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:172.010:342.04:450.85:020.76:385:49Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:121.910:462.15:320.55:300.96:395:48New Moon30Wed
31Thu12:041.86:140.35:541.16:395:47New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726083)

Common Questions About Sarasota, FL Tides

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

Slack tide in Sarasota, FL is approximately 1:38 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 81% 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 is the moon phase in Sarasota, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sarasota, FL is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Sarasota, 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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