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 6h 04m 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 - Jun 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:102.14:311.06:330.16:358:20Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:551.310:37 AM2.24:581.27:130.06:358:21Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:541.311:06 AM2.35:171.37:51-0.16:348:21Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:541.311:37 AM2.45:301.38:29-0.26:348:21Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:491.312:122.45:501.39:08-0.26:348:22Full Moon5Fri
6Sat4:291.312:522.56:341.39:47-0.26:348:22Full Moon6Sat
7Sun4:571.31:372.47:341.310:28-0.26:348:23Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:221.32:272.38:401.211:09-0.26:348:23Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:471.43:222.29:511.211:52-0.16:348:24Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed6:141.44:232.011:111.16:348:24Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:451.55:321.812:350.112:391.06:348:24Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri7:191.76:541.51:180.32:050.86:348:25Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:561.88:371.32:010.53:240.56:348:25Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun8:352.010:351.22:440.84:360.26:348:25Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:162.23:231.05:410.06:348:26Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:161.39:58 AM2.43:581.26:38-0.26:348:26Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:461.310:40 AM2.54:271.37:30-0.36:358:26New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:242.68:18-0.36:358:27New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:092.69:02-0.36:358:27New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:562.59:44-0.26:358:27New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:511.31:452.47:531.310:23-0.16:358:27Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:051.42:362.29:021.211:000.06:358:28Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:221.43:302.010:091.111:350.26:368:28Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:421.54:261.811:181.06:368:28Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:071.65:291.612:100.312:320.96:368:28First Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:381.76:431.412:460.51:500.86:378:28First Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:131.88:261.21:220.73:070.66:378:28First Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:531.910:321.21:590.94:190.46:378:28First Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:352.02:351.15:220.26:388:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:131.39:18 AM2.13:101.26:140.16:388:29Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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