Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 2:48 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 05m at 5:28 am (2.2 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 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:092.110:401.72:410.56:226:17Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:562.010:291.71:491.63:400.56:236:16Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:282.010:351.83:131.44:230.56:236:15Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:322.110:431.84:081.24:560.66:246:14Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:212.110:501.94:501.05:230.76:246:12Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:042.110:582.05:290.85:470.96:256:11New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:452.111:112.26:050.66:091.06:256:10New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:282.06:420.56:281.26:266:09New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:151.97:210.36:461.36:266:08New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:081.78:030.27:011.46:276:07Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:182.63:121.68:490.17:161.46:276:06Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:512.64:401.59:420.17:251.56:286:05Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:322.610:440.16:286:04Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:222.511:560.16:296:03First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:302.41:130.26:296:02First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:042.29:411.62:230.26:306:01First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:502.19:481.71:451.53:210.36:306:00Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:282.110:021.93:091.24:070.56:315:59Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:452.110:162.04:120.94:440.76:325:58Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:472.010:312.25:040.65:150.96:325:57Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:442.010:502.35:520.35:421.16:335:56Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:401.86:370.16:051.36:335:55Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:391.77:210.06:231.46:345:54Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:421.68:040.06:331.56:355:53Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:072.63:561.58:490.06:341.56:355:52Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:402.59:370.06:365:52Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:192.410:290.16:375:51Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:072.211:280.26:375:50Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:102.19:211.512:310.36:385:49Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:361.98:471.61:330.46:385:48Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:141.89:011.71:321.42:270.56:395:48Third Quarter31Wed
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 10:08 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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