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 2h 35m at 6:35 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:19 pm (2.7 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 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:262.05:49-0.57:205:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:052.06:30-0.67:205:48Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:472.17:10-0.77:205:48Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:322.17:49-0.77:205:49Full Moon4Wed
5Thu3:471.08:27-0.76:261.07:215:50Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:212.13:511.09:05-0.67:380.97:215:50Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:132.04:011.19:41-0.58:460.87:215:51Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:101.84:181.110:18-0.49:580.67:215:52Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:111.64:411.310:53-0.211:160.47:215:53Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:201.35:101.411:270.17:215:53Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:461.05:451.612:380.211:58 AM0.47:215:54Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:000.86:261.72:01-0.112:220.67:215:55Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:141.93:20-0.47:215:56Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:072.04:30-0.67:215:56Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:022.05:31-0.77:215:57Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:552.16:22-0.87:215:58New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:472.17:07-0.87:215:59New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:021.07:47-0.76:081.07:216:00New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:081.08:23-0.67:080.87:216:00New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:271.93:161.08:55-0.58:040.77:206:01Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:171.73:271.19:25-0.38:590.67:206:02Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:071.53:411.29:52-0.29:550.47:206:03Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:001.34:021.310:170.010:550.37:206:04Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue3:581.14:271.410:390.27:196:04First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:090.84:571.412:020.110:52 AM0.47:196:05First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:080.75:321.51:150.010:39 AM0.67:196:06First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:161.62:31-0.27:186:07First Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:111.63:43-0.37:186:08Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:111.74:44-0.57:176:08Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:081.85:34-0.67:176:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:011.96:17-0.77:166:10Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:27 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 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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