Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 17m at 10:30 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:46 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Oct 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:282.18:101.61:090.57:227:17Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:282.09:541.62:200.57:237:16Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:471.910:391.71:501.53:300.57:237:15Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun8:171.911:071.83:211.54:290.57:247:13Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:352.011:301.84:261.45:170.57:247:12Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:342.111:471.95:161.25:570.67:257:11Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:232.15:591.06:320.77:257:10Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:022.012:072.26:390.87:040.87:267:09New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:182.112:512.27:180.77:340.97:267:08New Moon9Fri
10Sat12:392.21:382.17:590.58:041.07:277:07New Moon10Sat
11Sun1:052.32:282.08:430.48:331.17:277:06New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:352.43:251.99:300.29:021.27:287:05Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:102.44:291.710:220.29:331.37:287:04Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:502.45:471.611:200.210:071.47:297:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu3:392.47:271.512:270.27:297:02First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:392.39:061.61:400.37:307:01First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:562.110:011.712:461.52:540.37:307:00First Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:322.010:361.82:351.44:010.47:316:59First Quarter18Sun
19Mon9:122.011:041.93:581.24:560.57:326:58Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:312.011:282.05:031.05:400.67:326:57Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:302.011:472.15:560.86:160.77:336:56Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:202.06:410.66:480.97:336:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:062.11:051.97:220.47:161.07:346:54Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:252.21:481.88:010.37:431.27:356:53Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:472.32:321.88:390.38:081.27:356:52Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:132.33:181.79:170.28:321.37:366:52Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:432.34:081.69:580.28:571.47:376:51Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:162.25:041.610:410.29:271.47:376:50Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:532.26:091.511:300.210:071.47:386:49Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:382.07:261.512:260.37:396:48Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:381.98:391.61:280.47:396:48Third Quarter31Sat
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 1:08 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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