Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 32m at 2:48 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:342.311:172.04:591.05:490.66:226:17Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:252.211:272.15:460.86:150.86:236:15Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:112.16:290.66:371.16:236:14Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:572.07:100.46:571.26:246:13Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:451.87:500.37:121.36:246:12Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:212.42:381.78:310.27:231.46:256:11Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:462.43:391.69:140.27:291.56:256:10Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:142.45:041.510:020.27:281.56:266:09Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:482.410:590.36:266:08Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:302.212:080.46:276:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:332.11:230.46:276:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:132.010:081.72:310.46:286:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:582.010:071.72:061.63:250.46:286:04Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:232.010:151.83:161.44:070.56:296:03Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:282.110:221.94:071.14:420.66:296:02Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:212.110:302.04:500.95:120.86:306:01Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:122.110:432.25:320.65:381.06:316:00New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:032.06:130.36:021.26:315:59New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:591.96:570.16:211.36:325:58New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:031.77:440.06:361.46:325:57New Moon20Fri
21Sat3:241.68:35-0.16:441.56:335:56Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:302.79:31-0.16:345:55Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:142.710:34-0.16:345:54Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:072.611:460.06:355:53First Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:172.41:020.16:355:52First Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:512.19:261.62:120.26:365:51First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:422.09:321.71:381.43:080.46:375:51Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:271.99:471.83:061.13:520.56:375:50Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:451.910:012.04:100.84:260.76:385:49Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:471.810:152.15:000.54:540.96:395:48Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue11:401.810:302.35:430.35:181.16:395:47Full Moon31Tue
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 10:35 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 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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