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 8h 25m 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 - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:511.52:282.29:051.110:220.46:538:19Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:041.63:152.19:551.010:470.56:538:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:231.74:041.910:470.911:110.76:548:18Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:461.85:001.711:440.711:320.86:548:17Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:141.96:071.512:490.76:558:16Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:462.07:481.32:020.56:558:16Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:242.13:210.46:568:15Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:132.24:360.36:578:14Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:152.35:410.16:578:13Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:222.46:360.06:588:12Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:232.57:23-0.16:588:12Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:202.78:05-0.16:598:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:561.512:142.76:221.48:43-0.16:598:10New Moon13Thu
14Fri3:001.51:082.77:251.29:190.17:008:09New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:071.62:032.68:251.09:520.37:008:08Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:201.73:012.39:240.810:230.57:018:07Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:401.84:022.110:260.610:500.87:018:06Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:062.05:101.711:320.511:131.07:028:06Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:392.26:411.512:460.47:028:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:182.32:100.37:038:04First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:072.33:410.27:038:03First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:122.35:050.17:048:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:332.36:070.17:048:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:501.69:52 AM2.33:561.66:550.17:058:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:471.610:54 AM2.45:131.57:320.27:057:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:531.611:43 AM2.46:091.48:010.37:067:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu2:011.612:242.46:551.38:250.47:067:57Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:091.71:032.37:371.18:470.57:067:56Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:151.71:412.38:171.09:080.77:077:55Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:261.82:222.18:570.89:280.87:077:53Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:432.03:062.09:380.79:470.97:087:52Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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