Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 10:36 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 8:05 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:021.72:28-0.46:546:30First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:381.63:49-0.46:536:31Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:581.19:041.64:47-0.43:360.96:526:32Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:001.15:29-0.44:440.86:516:32Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:071.26:00-0.35:330.66:506:33Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:161.36:25-0.16:140.56:496:33Full Moon6Fri
7Sat12:221.46:470.06:510.36:486:34Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:101.512:311.57:090.17:270.26:476:35Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:471.412:471.67:300.38:030.16:456:35Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:271.31:081.77:490.48:41-0.16:446:36Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:101.21:331.88:080.59:22-0.16:436:36Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:581.12:001.88:250.610:09-0.26:426:37Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:551.02:311.88:410.611:05-0.26:416:37Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:130.83:071.88:500.76:406:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:541.812:14-0.26:396:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:021.71:32-0.26:386:39Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:341.72:47-0.36:376:39Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed11:081.18:041.73:49-0.32:491.06:366:40Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:111.29:181.84:39-0.34:020.86:356:40Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:211.310:201.85:19-0.24:590.66:336:41Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:321.411:171.85:55-0.15:510.36:326:42New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:471.66:270.16:410.06:316:42New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:131.712:081.86:570.37:31-0.26:306:43New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:111.512:341.97:230.58:22-0.36:296:43New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:121.31:062.17:460.79:16-0.46:286:44Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:221.11:422.18:010.810:15-0.46:276:44Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:511.02:242.18:000.911:20-0.46:266:45Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:132.06:246:45First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:151.812:34-0.36:236:46First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:411.61:54-0.26:226:46First Quarter30Mon
31Tue10:461.27:301.53:07-0.12:171.16:216:47First Quarter31Tue
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 9:20 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 46% 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 (46% 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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