Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 6h 24m at 8:38 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:43 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Jan 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:001.18:50-0.57:111.07:205:47Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:411.94:101.19:25-0.48:150.97:205:48Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:311.84:241.19:59-0.39:180.87:205:48Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:241.64:431.210:33-0.210:250.77:205:49Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:211.45:071.211:050.011:370.57:215:50First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:251.15:351.311:380.27:215:51First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:450.96:061.412:520.312:080.47:215:51First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:390.86:411.52:050.112:350.67:215:52First Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:220.87:191.63:13-0.112:430.87:215:53Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon8:001.84:13-0.37:215:54Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:441.95:06-0.57:215:54Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:312.05:55-0.77:215:55Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:202.16:41-0.87:215:56Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:122.27:26-0.97:215:57Full Moon14Fri
15Sat3:331.08:09-0.96:111.07:215:57Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:062.23:361.08:50-0.87:260.87:215:58Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:042.13:451.09:29-0.68:360.67:215:59Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue2:031.83:591.110:05-0.49:460.57:216:00Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed3:061.64:211.210:40-0.211:020.37:206:01Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:151.24:491.411:120.17:206:01Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:410.95:241.512:230.111:40 AM0.47:206:02Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:080.76:061.71:48-0.211:56 AM0.67:206:03Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:571.73:13-0.47:196:04Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:541.84:26-0.57:196:05Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:511.85:25-0.77:196:05Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:451.96:13-0.77:186:06Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:211.06:53-0.75:051.07:186:07New Moon27Thu
28Fri2:241.07:26-0.66:000.97:186:08New Moon28Fri
29Sat2:301.07:56-0.56:490.87:176:09New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:021.82:371.18:23-0.47:350.77:176:09New Moon30Sun
31Mon12:451.72:461.18:49-0.38:210.57:166:10Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 11:40 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 0% 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 (0% 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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