Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 10:06 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 16m at 2:55 pm (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:491.32:471.99:210.710:52-0.17:207:47Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:451.13:161.99:400.811:43-0.27:197:48Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:571.03:481.99:560.97:187:48Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:291.912:46-0.27:177:49Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:281.82:00-0.27:167:49Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:591.73:14-0.27:157:50Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:521.38:361.74:21-0.23:451.27:147:50Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:021.45:16-0.24:561.07:137:51Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:151.56:02-0.25:520.87:127:51Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:291.66:42-0.16:420.57:107:52Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:021.912:441.77:170.17:310.27:097:52New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:001.81:031.87:500.48:210.07:087:53New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:591.71:282.08:190.69:11-0.27:077:53New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:011.51:572.18:450.810:03-0.37:067:54Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:111.32:312.29:051.010:58-0.47:057:54Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:361.23:092.29:131.111:59-0.37:047:55Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:532.17:037:55First Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:471.91:07-0.27:027:56First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:041.72:21-0.27:017:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:341.47:471.63:33-0.13:071.37:007:57First Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:341.49:301.54:330.04:421.16:597:57Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:441.510:421.65:180.15:400.86:587:58Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:571.611:351.65:540.26:210.66:587:58Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:071.76:230.46:570.56:577:59Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:201.612:161.86:480.57:310.36:568:00Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:011.512:281.97:100.78:050.26:558:00Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:421.512:452.07:310.88:400.06:548:01Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:251.41:072.17:500.99:16-0.16:538:01Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:121.31:322.28:071.09:55-0.16:528:02Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:051.32:012.28:271.010:38-0.26:518:02Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 6:30 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 11% 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 (11% 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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