Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 7:34 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 36m at 2:43 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Dec 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:342.59:48-0.57:025:35Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:292.310:45-0.47:035:35Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed2:362.17:291.311:44-0.310:281.27:045:35Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:551.97:431.312:42-0.17:045:35Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:281.68:051.412:391.11:360.17:055:35Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:171.48:291.62:150.82:240.37:065:36Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun9:001.38:521.83:300.43:060.67:065:36Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:221.39:151.94:290.13:420.87:075:36Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:301.39:382.15:19-0.14:131.07:085:36Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:341.36:02-0.34:401.17:085:36New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:361.36:41-0.45:011.27:095:36New Moon11Thu
12Fri2:371.27:19-0.45:151.27:105:37New Moon12Fri
13Sat3:311.27:55-0.45:321.27:105:37New Moon13Sat
14Sun4:061.28:33-0.46:151.27:115:37Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:112.14:321.29:11-0.47:141.27:125:38Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:552.04:581.29:52-0.38:191.17:125:38Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:451.95:271.210:33-0.29:341.17:135:38Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu2:411.75:571.211:17-0.111:001.07:145:39First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:451.56:281.312:020.07:145:39First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:001.36:591.412:260.812:470.17:155:40First Quarter20Sat
21Sun6:261.27:281.51:430.61:310.37:155:40First Quarter21Sun
22Mon8:051.17:571.62:500.32:130.57:165:41Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:431.18:271.83:480.12:500.87:165:41Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:091.18:582.04:40-0.23:200.97:175:42Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:291.15:30-0.53:411.17:175:42Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:102.36:19-0.77:175:43Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:552.37:09-0.87:185:43Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:452.37:58-0.87:185:44Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:48-0.87:195:45Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:412.24:531.09:36-0.77:491.07:195:45Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:422.15:101.110:24-0.59:240.97:195:46Waning Gibbous31Wed
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 5:08 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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