Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 10:49 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 44m at 4:47 pm (1.7 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 - Feb 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:531.23:411.39:570.010:440.27:166:11Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:471.14:151.410:250.211:470.17:156:12First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:510.94:541.410:520.47:156:13First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:200.75:411.412:580.111:18 AM0.57:146:13First Quarter4Tue
5Wed9:080.76:361.42:13-0.111:49 AM0.77:146:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu11:100.87:361.53:24-0.21:320.87:136:15Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:430.98:351.64:23-0.33:010.97:126:16Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:091.05:11-0.44:040.97:126:16Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:321.05:53-0.54:560.87:116:17Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:531.16:31-0.55:440.77:106:18Full Moon10Mon
11Tue1:111.17:07-0.56:310.67:106:18Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:301.27:42-0.47:190.47:096:19Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:361.81:521.38:17-0.38:100.37:086:20Full Moon13Thu
14Fri1:281.72:201.48:51-0.29:030.17:076:21Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:231.52:521.59:240.010:020.07:076:21Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:221.23:281.59:570.211:08-0.17:066:22Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon4:321.04:101.610:290.47:056:23Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:090.84:591.612:23-0.211:01 AM0.67:046:23Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed9:000.76:011.61:47-0.211:44 AM0.77:036:24Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu10:550.97:151.63:11-0.31:320.87:026:25Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:261.08:321.64:22-0.43:020.97:026:25Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:521.19:371.75:15-0.44:130.87:016:26Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:141.15:56-0.45:100.77:006:27Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:351.26:30-0.35:580.66:596:27New Moon24Mon
25Tue12:521.27:00-0.26:410.56:586:28New Moon25Tue
26Wed1:071.37:27-0.17:210.46:576:29New Moon26Wed
27Thu12:311.61:241.47:530.08:010.36:566:29New Moon27Thu
28Fri1:121.51:451.58:180.18:410.16:556:30Waxing Crescent28Fri
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 7:48 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 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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