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 5h 34m 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 - Jan 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:121.17:39-0.46:320.97:205:47New Moon1Tue
2Wed2:321.18:10-0.47:170.87:205:48New Moon2Wed
3Thu12:241.82:511.28:40-0.38:040.77:205:48Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:071.73:121.29:11-0.28:540.67:205:49Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:541.63:381.39:41-0.29:470.57:215:50Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun2:431.44:081.310:12-0.110:470.47:215:51Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:391.24:421.410:430.111:550.37:215:51First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:441.05:201.511:140.37:215:52First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:090.86:021.51:080.211:47 AM0.57:215:53First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:210.76:501.62:210.012:230.67:215:54First Quarter10Thu
11Fri10:380.87:411.73:29-0.21:110.87:215:54Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:550.98:341.94:28-0.42:210.97:215:55Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:381.05:21-0.63:321.07:215:56Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:101.06:08-0.74:370.97:215:57Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:381.06:53-0.85:370.97:215:58Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:021.17:35-0.76:360.87:215:58Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:012.12:241.18:15-0.67:350.67:215:59Full Moon17Thu
18Fri12:551.92:471.28:54-0.58:350.47:216:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:521.73:131.39:31-0.39:380.37:206:01Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:521.43:441.410:06-0.110:460.27:206:01Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:571.14:201.510:400.27:206:02Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:160.95:021.512:010.011:13 AM0.47:206:03Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:230.75:511.61:24-0.111:46 AM0.67:196:04Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu10:290.76:501.62:51-0.212:310.77:196:05Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:440.87:541.64:06-0.41:550.87:196:06Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:120.95:03-0.43:130.97:186:06Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:341.05:47-0.54:160.97:186:07Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:531.06:22-0.55:090.87:186:08Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:101.16:51-0.45:540.77:176:09New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:251.17:18-0.46:360.67:176:09New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:381.17:43-0.37:170.57:166:10New Moon31Thu
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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