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 3h 10m 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 - May 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:091.22:342.28:491.111:28-0.26:518:03Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:331.23:142.19:091.26:508:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:042.012:26-0.26:498:04Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:121.91:30-0.26:488:05Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:221.46:441.82:36-0.12:021.36:488:05Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:371.58:211.73:37-0.13:381.16:478:06Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:541.69:471.74:290.04:460.96:468:06Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:101.711:011.75:140.25:430.66:458:07Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:281.95:540.46:350.26:458:07Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:071.711:49 AM2.16:280.67:250.06:448:08New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:111.612:142.26:590.98:14-0.26:438:09New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:181.512:442.47:251.19:04-0.36:438:09New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:321.41:182.47:461.29:55-0.46:428:10Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:551.31:562.47:591.310:47-0.46:428:10Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:392.311:42-0.36:418:11Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:292.26:418:11Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:282.012:39-0.26:408:12First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:031.45:431.71:390.012:511.46:408:13First Quarter18Fri
19Sat10:001.57:161.62:370.12:481.26:398:13First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:171.68:581.53:300.24:151.06:398:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:351.710:201.44:150.45:150.76:388:14Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:511.811:241.44:530.56:010.56:388:15Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:061.95:250.76:400.36:378:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:171.411:21 AM2.05:520.97:160.26:378:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:081.411:39 AM2.16:161.07:510.06:378:16Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:581.412:012.26:351.18:28-0.16:368:17Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:511.312:272.36:501.29:06-0.16:368:17Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:481.312:572.47:091.29:46-0.26:368:18Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:461.31:332.47:361.310:30-0.26:358:18Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:441.32:152.48:131.311:17-0.36:358:19Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:401.33:042.39:011.36:358:19Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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