Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 4:14 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:38 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:212.010:591.73:500.46:226:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:072.011:021.83:011.64:380.46:236:16Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:202.111:111.84:021.45:140.56:236:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:122.211:201.94:471.25:410.66:246:14Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:542.211:271.95:251.06:050.76:246:12Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:332.111:362.16:010.86:260.96:256:11Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:122.16:370.66:451.06:256:10Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:532.07:140.57:021.26:266:09Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:062.31:401.97:520.37:161.36:266:08Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:272.42:331.78:340.27:291.46:276:07Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:522.53:401.69:220.17:391.46:276:06Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:232.510:180.16:286:05Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:022.511:260.16:286:04Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:522.412:440.26:296:03Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:102.32:030.26:296:02Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:012.210:291.73:100.26:306:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:462.210:301.82:391.54:040.26:306:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:102.210:391.93:501.24:460.46:315:59Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:172.210:492.04:460.95:220.66:325:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:152.211:022.25:360.65:520.86:325:57New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:122.06:230.36:191.16:335:56New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:101.97:090.16:421.36:335:55New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:131.77:540.06:591.46:345:54Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:082.53:261.68:410.07:071.56:355:53Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:382.59:300.06:355:53Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:122.510:240.16:365:52Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:512.311:260.26:365:51First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:432.212:350.26:375:50First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:022.09:421.61:460.36:385:49First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:471.89:391.71:161.52:460.46:385:48First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:341.89:501.72:451.33:330.56:395:48Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 11:56 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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