Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 6h 54m at 1:25 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:262.44:441.39:20-0.47:261.27:035:35Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:202.25:091.310:07-0.38:511.27:035:35Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:202.05:341.310:53-0.110:211.17:045:35Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri3:261.76:021.411:380.111:520.97:055:35Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:411.56:331.512:230.37:055:35Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:141.27:051.61:210.71:070.57:065:36Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:091.17:391.72:410.51:500.77:075:36Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:471.18:111.83:450.22:320.97:085:36Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:031.28:431.94:360.03:101.07:085:36Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:061.25:19-0.23:441.17:095:36Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:011.25:58-0.34:121.27:105:37Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:511.26:35-0.34:361.27:105:37New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:311.27:11-0.45:061.27:115:37New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:001.27:47-0.45:511.27:125:38New Moon14Mon
15Tue3:231.28:23-0.46:461.17:125:38New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:152.13:451.29:00-0.47:451.07:135:38Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:032.04:071.29:37-0.48:481.07:135:39Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:571.94:321.310:16-0.39:570.87:145:39Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:561.75:011.410:55-0.111:140.77:145:40First Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:031.45:341.511:350.17:155:40First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:241.26:111.612:350.512:160.37:165:40First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:081.06:521.81:540.212:570.67:165:41First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:240.97:361.93:07-0.11:380.87:165:42Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:161.08:232.14:12-0.42:181.07:175:42Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:471.15:10-0.62:561.17:175:43Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:572.36:03-0.77:185:43Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:351.16:51-0.74:431.17:185:44Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:551.17:36-0.75:511.17:195:44Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:121.18:18-0.66:561.07:195:45Full Moon29Tue
30Wed12:262.13:291.18:56-0.57:590.97:195:46Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:181.93:451.29:32-0.37:205:46Waning 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 4:45 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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