Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 4:14 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5m at 6:23 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 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:202.44:001.69:470.38:041.46:226:17Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:492.410:440.36:226:16Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:252.411:550.36:236:15Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:152.31:160.36:236:14Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:382.22:330.26:246:13Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:322.210:511.73:360.26:246:12Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:072.310:511.82:561.64:260.26:256:11Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:222.310:571.84:001.35:070.36:256:09Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:242.411:052.04:531.05:430.56:266:08Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:222.311:192.15:430.76:140.86:266:07New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:202.26:320.46:421.16:276:06New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:212.07:210.27:051.36:286:05New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:032.52:301.88:120.07:231.46:286:04Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:322.63:541.69:06-0.17:281.56:296:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:062.610:040.06:296:02Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:462.611:100.16:306:01First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:352.412:260.26:306:00First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:442.21:470.36:315:59First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:232.010:101.72:570.36:315:58First Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:211.910:121.72:221.53:490.46:325:57Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:531.910:221.83:371.24:270.56:335:56Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:552.010:321.94:271.04:560.76:335:55Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:441.910:402.05:080.85:200.96:345:54Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:271.910:502.15:440.65:401.06:345:54Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:081.86:190.45:571.26:355:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:501.76:530.36:101.36:365:52Full Moon26Mon
27Tue1:361.77:290.16:191.46:365:51Full Moon27Tue
28Wed2:291.68:070.16:271.46:375:50Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:032.53:371.58:480.06:381.46:385:49Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:332.59:360.06:385:49Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:102.410:320.06:395:48Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 11:18 am — 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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