Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:14 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 53m at 4:14 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:251.59:431.44:000.34:380.86:508:03Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:491.610:521.44:440.45:320.66:508:04Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:091.811:451.45:210.56:140.46:498:04Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:271.95:520.76:520.36:488:05Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:311.411:45 AM2.06:190.87:280.16:478:05New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:141.412:062.16:440.98:040.06:478:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:561.412:312.27:061.08:41-0.16:468:06New Moon7Tue
8Wed2:401.31:002.27:281.09:20-0.16:458:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:281.31:332.37:541.110:02-0.26:458:08Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:201.32:112.28:261.110:47-0.26:448:08Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:151.32:552.29:071.111:37-0.26:438:09Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:141.33:482.110:001.26:438:09Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:151.34:511.912:31-0.111:22 AM1.26:428:10First Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:111.46:091.71:280.01:181.16:418:10First Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:571.57:401.62:260.12:531.06:418:11First Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:331.79:151.53:210.24:100.76:408:12Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:051.810:401.54:100.45:140.46:408:12Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:342.011:521.54:550.66:100.26:398:13Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:042.25:350.87:010.06:398:13Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:561.511:36 AM2.36:110.97:49-0.26:388:14Full Moon20Mon
21Tue1:571.412:102.46:451.18:35-0.26:388:14Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:581.412:462.47:191.19:20-0.26:388:15Full Moon22Wed
23Thu3:561.31:262.47:541.210:05-0.26:378:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:491.32:092.38:351.210:50-0.16:378:16Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:361.32:562.19:261.211:360.06:378:16Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:201.43:482.010:311.26:368:17Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:041.44:471.812:220.111:52 AM1.26:368:18Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:471.55:561.61:110.21:201.16:368:18Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:291.67:201.42:010.42:451.06:358:19Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:071.78:591.32:500.54:000.86:358:19Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:401.810:281.33:360.75:000.66:358:20Waning Crescent31Fri
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 8:14 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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