Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 10:59 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:48 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:091.36:27-0.24:581.27:025:35New Moon1Wed
2Thu1:531.37:01-0.25:251.27:035:35New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:301.37:36-0.25:561.27:045:35New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:021.38:10-0.26:361.27:055:35New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:032.13:311.38:46-0.27:251.27:055:35Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:442.13:591.39:23-0.28:201.17:065:36Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:311.94:291.310:01-0.29:221.07:075:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed2:231.85:011.410:41-0.110:340.97:075:36Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:231.65:351.411:230.111:540.87:085:36First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:331.46:111.512:070.27:095:36First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:571.26:491.61:120.612:530.47:095:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:381.17:271.82:240.31:380.67:105:37First Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:281.18:072.03:280.12:220.87:115:37Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:591.18:472.14:26-0.23:021.07:115:37Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:151.25:20-0.53:391.17:125:38Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:231.26:11-0.64:151.27:135:38Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:211.27:01-0.75:011.27:135:39Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:031.27:49-0.76:031.17:145:39Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:331.28:36-0.67:111.07:145:39Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:462.23:581.29:20-0.58:220.97:155:40Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:452.04:231.210:03-0.39:350.87:155:40Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:471.74:491.310:44-0.110:530.77:165:41Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:541.45:201.411:240.17:165:41Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:141.15:561.512:160.512:030.47:175:42Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:040.96:371.61:420.312:450.67:175:42Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:150.97:211.73:020.11:290.77:185:43Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:581.08:051.84:08-0.12:170.97:185:44Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:051.05:00-0.33:051.07:185:44Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:521.15:43-0.43:521.07:195:45Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:261.16:20-0.44:361.17:195:45Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:521.16:53-0.55:191.07:195:46New Moon31Fri
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 1:53 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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