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 2h 39m 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 - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:190.94:561.511:150.47:166:10Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:330.75:351.61:18-0.111:25 AM0.67:166:11Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:241.62:44-0.37:156:12Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:231.64:01-0.47:156:13Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:261.75:02-0.57:146:14Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:361.15:49-0.63:521.07:136:14Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:421.16:28-0.64:541.07:136:15Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:481.17:00-0.55:430.97:126:16New Moon8Sun
9Mon1:561.17:28-0.56:260.87:126:17New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:051.17:54-0.47:080.77:116:17New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:181.72:131.18:19-0.37:490.57:106:18New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:591.62:261.28:43-0.28:320.47:096:19Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:431.52:441.39:07-0.19:180.27:096:19Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:301.43:061.49:280.010:080.17:086:20Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:221.23:311.59:480.211:060.07:076:21Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:260.94:001.610:030.47:066:22First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:560.74:341.612:17-0.110:05 AM0.67:066:22First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:201.71:37-0.37:056:23First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:271.82:58-0.47:046:24First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:481.94:11-0.67:036:24Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:042.05:12-0.87:026:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:261.16:03-0.84:391.07:016:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:281.16:47-0.85:430.87:006:26Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:361.17:26-0.76:400.66:596:27Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:052.01:461.28:00-0.57:340.46:586:27Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:011.91:591.38:32-0.28:280.26:586:28Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:571.62:181.48:590.19:230.06:576:29Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:551.42:421.69:230.310:21-0.16:566:29Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:001.13:111.79:400.511:26-0.26:556:30Waning Gibbous29Sun
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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