Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:14 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 14h 34m at 6:23 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Nov 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:132.79:18-0.36:405:47Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:562.710:20-0.26:415:46Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:492.511:27-0.16:425:45First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:562.312:390.16:425:44First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:232.09:041.61:460.26:435:44First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:101.89:101.61:161.42:410.46:445:43First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:021.79:251.72:501.13:250.56:445:43Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:251.79:401.93:550.83:590.76:455:42Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:281.79:532.04:430.54:270.96:465:41Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:221.610:072.15:240.34:501.16:475:41Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:121.66:010.15:091.26:475:40Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:021.56:360.05:211.36:485:40Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:561.57:11-0.15:231.46:495:39Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:561.47:47-0.15:251.46:505:39Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:26-0.16:505:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:012.49:08-0.16:515:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:392.39:55-0.16:525:38Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:262.210:46-0.16:535:37Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:232.17:241.411:410.010:021.46:535:37Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:391.97:421.512:370.16:545:37Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:091.78:001.512:301.31:300.26:555:37Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:451.68:181.71:571.02:180.36:565:36Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:191.58:371.83:050.73:000.66:565:36Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:431.59:002.04:020.33:370.86:575:36Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:001.59:262.34:540.04:081.06:585:36Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:151.55:45-0.34:321.26:595:36New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:391.46:36-0.54:451.37:005:35New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:102.67:27-0.67:005:35New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:562.68:20-0.67:015:35Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:14-0.67:025:35Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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