Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 10:30 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 48m at 3:49 pm (1.9 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 - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:401.811:551.65:500.36:280.46:518:03Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:591.96:250.57:130.26:508:03New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:481.512:182.06:550.77:550.16:498:04New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:381.512:402.17:220.88:350.06:498:04New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:281.41:062.27:471.09:15-0.16:488:05New Moon5Wed
6Thu3:191.31:352.28:091.09:55-0.16:478:05Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:121.32:072.28:291.110:38-0.16:468:06Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:091.32:432.18:531.111:24-0.16:468:07Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:141.23:242.09:231.26:458:07Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:291.34:141.912:15-0.110:07 AM1.26:448:08First Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:421.35:191.71:110.012:031.36:448:08First Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:291.46:411.62:100.12:131.26:438:09First Quarter12Wed
13Thu10:001.58:121.53:060.23:371.16:438:09First Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:241.69:351.53:570.34:410.96:428:10Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:431.710:441.54:400.45:310.66:418:11Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:001.811:421.55:190.56:160.46:418:11Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:192.05:520.76:580.26:408:12Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:371.511:43 AM2.16:230.97:410.06:408:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:341.512:102.36:511.08:26-0.26:398:13Full Moon19Wed
20Thu2:351.412:422.47:181.19:12-0.36:398:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:411.41:202.57:461.210:02-0.36:388:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:511.32:032.48:191.210:54-0.46:388:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:001.32:532.49:001.311:49-0.36:388:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:061.33:512.210:001.36:378:16Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:021.44:592.012:48-0.211:46 AM1.36:378:16Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:481.56:201.71:470.01:371.26:368:17Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:251.67:571.62:440.13:111.06:368:17Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:571.79:391.53:360.34:300.76:368:18Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:261.911:021.44:220.55:320.56:368:18Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:512.05:020.76:230.36:358:19Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:071.411:15 AM2.15:370.97:070.16:358:19Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:09 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 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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