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 2h 32m at 12:14 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:58 pm (1.5 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 - May 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:252.05:540.66:590.16:518:03Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:421.511:50 AM2.16:270.87:43-0.16:508:03Full Moon2Tue
3Wed1:371.412:172.26:580.98:26-0.16:498:04Full Moon3Wed
4Thu2:301.412:472.37:271.09:08-0.26:498:04Full Moon4Thu
5Fri3:241.31:202.37:541.19:51-0.26:488:05Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:171.31:572.28:231.110:34-0.16:478:05Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:101.32:382.18:561.111:19-0.16:468:06Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:031.23:232.09:401.26:468:07Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:581.34:161.812:080.010:46 AM1.26:458:07Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:541.35:211.71:010.112:271.26:448:08Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu8:421.46:391.51:550.22:051.16:448:08Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri9:211.58:101.42:490.33:270.96:438:09Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:521.69:401.43:380.44:320.76:438:09Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:171.710:521.44:210.65:250.56:428:10Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:391.911:511.44:590.76:100.36:418:10Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:022.05:310.96:520.16:418:11Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:451.411:27 AM2.25:591.07:330.06:408:12New Moon17Wed
18Thu1:381.411:55 AM2.36:241.18:16-0.26:408:12New Moon18Thu
19Fri2:331.312:282.46:491.28:59-0.36:398:13New Moon19Fri
20Sat3:311.31:072.47:181.29:45-0.36:398:13New Moon20Sat
21Sun4:281.31:512.47:561.210:33-0.36:388:14Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:211.32:412.38:461.211:23-0.36:388:14Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:101.33:392.29:521.26:388:15Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:571.44:442.012:16-0.211:24 AM1.26:378:16First Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:431.46:011.71:090.01:071.16:378:16First Quarter25Thu
26Fri8:251.67:321.52:030.22:410.96:368:17First Quarter26Fri
27Sat9:051.79:161.42:540.44:030.66:368:17First Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:401.910:481.43:420.65:110.46:368:18Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:132.14:260.86:080.26:368:18Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:001.410:44 AM2.25:050.96:560.06:358:19Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:011.411:15 AM2.35:411.07:39-0.16:358:19Full Moon31Wed
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 3:06 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 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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