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 2h 16m 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 - Dec 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:401.38:081.83:100.52:310.87:025:35Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:041.38:341.94:030.23:060.97:035:35Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:171.39:022.14:510.03:331.17:045:35Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:281.35:36-0.33:511.27:045:35Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:471.36:21-0.43:561.37:055:35New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:462.57:07-0.57:065:36New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:322.57:55-0.67:075:36New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:44-0.67:075:36Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:252.45:071.29:33-0.57:201.27:085:36Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:252.35:221.210:21-0.49:001.17:095:36Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue2:312.05:431.311:09-0.210:380.97:095:37Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:441.76:091.411:550.07:105:37First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:081.46:381.512:130.712:390.37:115:37First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:541.27:121.71:420.41:210.57:115:37First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:021.17:481.83:010.12:010.87:125:38Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:491.18:242.04:08-0.12:380.97:125:38Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:201.15:03-0.43:111.17:135:38Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:372.15:51-0.57:145:39Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:142.26:33-0.57:145:39Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:522.17:12-0.57:155:40Full Moon20Thu
21Fri11:322.17:48-0.57:155:40Full Moon21Fri
22Sat3:411.18:23-0.46:331.17:165:41Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:152.03:481.18:57-0.47:361.07:165:41Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:011.94:001.29:31-0.38:360.97:175:42Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:511.74:181.210:05-0.29:390.87:175:42Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:441.64:411.310:38-0.110:470.77:185:43Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:431.45:081.411:120.17:185:43Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:511.15:391.512:010.511:45 AM0.37:185:44Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:180.96:131.61:170.312:170.57:195:45Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:230.86:501.72:280.112:460.77:195:45Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:440.97:331.83:34-0.11:030.97:195:46Waning Crescent31Mon
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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