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 9h 09m 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 - Sep 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:052.13:541.810:210.610:041.07:087:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:292.14:501.711:100.510:171.27:097:50Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:552.26:021.512:090.57:097:49Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:262.21:210.47:107:48Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:072.22:450.47:107:47Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:122.24:060.37:117:46Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:452.35:140.27:117:45Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:132.46:080.17:117:44Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:151.710:23 AM2.54:491.66:510.17:127:42Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:171.711:23 AM2.65:491.47:300.27:127:41New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:221.712:182.66:421.18:040.47:137:40New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:291.81:122.57:340.98:350.67:137:39New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:431.92:092.48:260.69:030.87:147:38New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:032.13:092.19:200.49:281.17:147:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:292.34:161.910:160.39:471.37:157:36Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:592.45:391.611:180.29:541.47:157:34Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:362.512:280.27:167:33First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:192.41:510.37:167:32First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:172.33:230.37:167:31First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:422.24:420.37:177:30First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:371.78:32 AM2.23:011.75:400.37:177:29Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:271.710:02 AM2.24:331.56:210.47:187:27Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:311.811:02 AM2.25:321.36:530.57:187:26Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:401.811:48 AM2.36:171.17:160.67:197:25Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:481.912:262.26:551.07:370.87:197:24Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:542.01:032.27:310.87:550.97:207:23Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:022.112:402.17:060.77:131.16:206:22Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:172.21:202.07:420.57:281.26:216:21Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:352.32:051.88:200.47:421.36:216:19Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:562.32:561.79:010.37:541.36:216:18Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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