Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 5:26 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:11 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Sep 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:071.69:41 AM2.44:021.46:040.27:097:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:251.610:47 AM2.55:121.36:480.37:097:49Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:421.711:45 AM2.56:101.17:260.47:107:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:591.812:382.57:030.98:000.67:107:47New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:171.91:312.37:540.78:320.87:117:46New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:392.12:232.28:440.69:020.97:117:45Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:062.23:182.09:340.59:301.17:127:44Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:372.34:161.810:260.49:551.27:127:43Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:122.35:221.611:210.410:181.37:127:41Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:522.36:511.512:240.47:137:40First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:392.21:370.57:137:39First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:392.12:580.57:147:38First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:582.011:191.64:140.57:147:37First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:312.011:351.73:081.55:110.57:157:36Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:512.111:531.74:221.45:530.57:157:34Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:472.25:161.26:260.67:167:33Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:091.811:32 AM2.26:001.16:530.77:167:32Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:221.912:112.26:400.97:180.87:167:31Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:342.012:492.27:170.87:410.97:177:30Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:492.11:282.17:550.68:041.07:177:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:092.22:102.08:340.58:261.17:187:28Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:342.32:571.99:160.48:481.27:187:26Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:032.43:501.710:020.39:091.37:197:25Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:372.44:531.610:550.39:321.37:197:24Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:172.46:181.511:560.39:541.47:207:23Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:082.41:080.37:207:22Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:152.32:250.37:217:21Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:422.210:451.63:370.37:217:20Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:192.211:051.73:011.54:380.47:217:18Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:462.211:241.84:201.35:270.57:227:17Waning Crescent30Sun
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 1:18 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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