Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 5:26 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 52m at 7:57 am (2.4 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 - Feb 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:271.05:31-0.64:160.97:166:11Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:491.06:13-0.65:110.87:156:12Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:091.16:52-0.66:040.77:156:12Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:281.17:30-0.66:560.57:146:13Full Moon4Tue
5Wed12:151.91:491.28:06-0.57:490.37:146:14Full Moon5Wed
6Thu1:081.72:141.38:42-0.38:450.27:136:15Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:041.52:441.49:16-0.19:430.07:126:15Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:031.33:191.59:480.110:48-0.17:126:16Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:091.03:581.610:190.37:116:17Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:350.84:441.612:02-0.110:49 AM0.57:106:18Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:100.75:401.61:25-0.211:13 AM0.77:106:18Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:491.62:52-0.37:096:19Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu11:320.98:061.64:08-0.42:240.97:086:20Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:531.09:141.65:04-0.43:430.87:076:20Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:131.15:47-0.44:450.87:076:21Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:311.16:21-0.45:350.77:066:22New Moon16Sun
17Mon12:481.26:49-0.36:180.57:056:23New Moon17Mon
18Tue1:021.27:14-0.26:580.47:046:23New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:081.61:161.37:39-0.17:370.37:036:24New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:461.51:341.48:040.08:160.27:026:25New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:271.41:571.58:280.18:570.17:026:25Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:101.32:241.58:510.29:410.07:016:26Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:571.12:541.69:130.310:310.07:006:27Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:511.03:281.69:330.411:30-0.16:596:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:580.84:061.69:530.56:586:28First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:430.74:551.612:40-0.110:07 AM0.76:576:28First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:011.61:56-0.26:566:29First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:191.63:08-0.36:556:30First Quarter28Fri
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 12:41 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 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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