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 4h 22m 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 - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:322.16:39-0.97:166:11Full Moon1Sun
2Mon2:281.07:22-0.95:490.97:166:11Full Moon2Mon
3Tue2:321.08:02-0.86:530.77:156:12Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:252.12:391.08:38-0.67:540.57:156:13Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:221.92:511.19:12-0.48:550.37:146:14Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:211.63:101.39:42-0.19:580.17:136:14Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:231.33:361.510:080.111:07-0.17:136:15Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun4:361.04:071.610:280.47:126:16Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:260.74:441.712:25-0.210:23 AM0.67:116:17Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:311.71:52-0.37:116:17Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:321.73:22-0.47:106:18Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:481.74:36-0.67:096:19Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:021.75:31-0.67:096:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:261.16:13-0.64:381.07:086:20Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:281.16:47-0.55:330.97:076:21New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:331.17:14-0.46:170.77:066:22New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:391.17:37-0.36:580.67:056:22New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:091.71:451.27:59-0.27:380.47:056:23New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:491.61:551.38:20-0.18:180.37:046:24Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:301.52:111.48:410.09:000.17:036:24Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:151.32:321.58:590.19:450.07:026:25Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun3:041.12:551.69:140.310:36-0.17:016:26Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:020.93:201.69:250.511:38-0.27:006:26Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:210.73:491.79:240.66:596:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:271.712:54-0.26:586:28First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:271.72:17-0.46:576:28First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:571.83:36-0.56:566:29Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:251.94:40-0.66:566:29Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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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