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 4h 41m 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 - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:241.36:40-0.35:111.27:035:35New Moon1Sat
2Sun2:101.37:18-0.35:441.27:035:35New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:491.37:55-0.36:211.27:045:35New Moon3Mon
4Tue3:211.38:31-0.27:071.27:055:35Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:282.13:491.39:08-0.27:591.17:065:35Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:132.04:171.39:46-0.18:581.17:065:36Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:031.84:471.410:240.010:061.07:075:36Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:591.65:201.411:040.111:210.97:085:36First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:021.45:551.511:460.27:085:36First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:171.26:331.512:390.712:300.47:095:36First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:481.17:111.61:530.51:160.67:105:37First Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:381.17:481.82:590.32:000.87:105:37Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:141.18:241.93:560.02:400.97:115:37Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:281.19:012.14:47-0.23:161.07:125:38Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:331.25:35-0.43:481.17:125:38Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:311.26:21-0.54:221.27:135:38Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:201.27:07-0.65:071.17:135:39Full Moon17Mon
18Tue2:581.27:52-0.66:071.17:145:39Full Moon18Tue
19Wed3:271.28:37-0.67:151.07:155:40Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:492.23:521.29:21-0.58:260.97:155:40Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:482.04:191.210:05-0.39:410.87:165:41Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:521.74:481.310:47-0.111:010.67:165:41Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:031.45:231.411:290.17:175:42Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:271.16:021.612:260.412:120.37:175:42Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:250.96:471.71:530.212:560.67:175:43Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed9:330.97:341.83:13-0.11:430.77:185:43Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:101.08:211.94:20-0.32:320.97:185:44Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:151.05:14-0.43:231.07:195:44Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:011.15:58-0.54:121.07:195:45Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:351.16:36-0.54:581.07:195:46New Moon30Sun
31Mon2:001.17:10-0.55:441.07:205:46New Moon31Mon
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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