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 7h 46m 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 - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:231.21:162.57:101.210:16-0.56:518:03Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:592.511:13-0.56:508:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:502.46:498:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:522.212:15-0.46:498:04Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:072.01:20-0.36:488:05Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:501.36:391.82:22-0.11:401.26:478:05Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:591.48:231.63:180.03:231.06:468:06Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:171.610:011.54:050.24:410.76:468:07Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:361.811:181.54:440.55:410.46:458:07Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:542.05:170.76:310.16:448:08Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:241.411:14 AM2.15:440.97:15-0.16:448:08New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:241.411:36 AM2.36:061.17:56-0.26:438:09New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:251.312:012.36:211.28:36-0.26:428:09New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:291.312:302.46:241.29:15-0.26:428:10New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:022.49:56-0.26:418:11Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:392.310:38-0.26:418:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:222.211:24-0.16:408:12Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:112.16:408:12Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:421.34:081.912:12-0.19:45 AM1.36:398:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:091.35:171.81:010.012:011.36:398:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:361.46:371.61:510.21:561.16:388:14First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:001.58:061.52:380.33:180.96:388:15First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:211.79:371.43:210.54:230.76:378:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:411.810:591.43:590.75:180.46:378:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:042.04:310.96:070.16:378:16Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:121.410:29 AM2.24:571.16:55-0.16:368:17Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:271.410:58 AM2.45:141.27:43-0.36:368:17Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:521.311:33 AM2.65:191.38:32-0.46:368:18Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:132.79:23-0.56:358:18Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:002.710:15-0.56:358:19Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:552.611:07-0.46:358:19Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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