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 1h 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 - Jan 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:501.85:281.111:09-0.310:540.77:205:47Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:021.55:521.211:51-0.17:205:47Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:251.26:221.412:230.512:310.27:205:48Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:151.06:571.51:510.21:100.57:205:49Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon9:230.97:351.73:11-0.11:480.77:215:49Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:140.98:141.84:18-0.32:260.97:215:50Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:431.05:12-0.53:021.07:215:51Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:321.95:58-0.67:215:51Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:111.96:37-0.67:215:52New Moon9Fri
10Sat2:591.17:13-0.65:061.17:215:53New Moon10Sat
11Sun3:051.17:47-0.55:591.07:215:54New Moon11Sun
12Mon3:131.08:19-0.56:510.97:215:55New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:131.93:251.08:50-0.57:430.87:215:55Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:581.83:391.19:21-0.48:360.77:215:56Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:451.63:571.19:52-0.39:310.67:215:57Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:351.54:211.210:23-0.210:320.57:215:58Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:311.34:471.310:530.011:410.37:215:58First Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:361.15:181.411:210.27:215:59First Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:000.85:521.512:550.211:48 AM0.47:216:00First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:150.76:311.62:10-0.112:050.77:206:01First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:171.73:21-0.37:206:02Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:101.94:25-0.67:206:02Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:062.05:23-0.87:206:03Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:022.16:16-0.97:196:04Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:582.27:05-1.07:196:05Full Moon25Sun
26Mon3:011.07:50-0.96:140.97:196:06Full Moon26Mon
27Tue3:101.08:33-0.87:220.87:186:06Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:542.03:211.09:12-0.68:270.67:186:07Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:531.83:361.19:47-0.49:320.47:186:08Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:541.53:561.210:20-0.110:410.27:176:09Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:001.24:231.410:500.211:560.07:176:10Third 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 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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