Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 4:11 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 44m at 6:49 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Mar 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:251.32:321.59:060.39:550.06:546:31Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:171.13:041.69:300.410:490.06:536:31Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:151.03:401.69:500.511:510.06:526:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:340.84:221.510:040.76:516:32First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:161.51:02-0.16:496:33First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:271.42:18-0.16:486:33First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:121.07:471.53:29-0.12:331.06:476:34Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:221.18:561.54:25-0.23:460.96:466:35Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:391.29:511.65:08-0.24:400.86:456:35Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:551.210:361.75:44-0.25:240.76:446:36Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:091.36:16-0.26:040.56:436:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:221.46:46-0.16:440.46:426:37Full Moon12Sat
13Sun12:011.712:391.57:160.07:250.26:416:37Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:461.61:021.67:450.18:090.16:406:38Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:341.51:301.78:130.38:56-0.16:396:38Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:261.42:021.88:410.49:48-0.26:386:39Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:251.22:391.89:080.510:48-0.26:376:39Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri4:361.03:211.99:340.711:57-0.26:356:40Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:240.94:131.89:580.86:346:41Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:201.71:15-0.26:336:41Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:211.16:461.72:35-0.21:291.06:326:42Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue10:431.28:171.73:44-0.33:050.96:316:42Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:061.39:331.74:39-0.24:170.86:306:43Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:281.410:321.75:23-0.25:130.66:296:43Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:481.511:221.75:590.06:010.46:286:44New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:051.66:310.16:440.36:266:44New Moon26Sat
27Sun12:071.612:231.76:590.37:260.16:256:45New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:501.512:431.87:260.48:060.06:246:45New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:341.41:091.87:520.58:470.06:236:46Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:201.31:371.88:150.69:30-0.16:226:46Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:101.22:091.88:360.710:17-0.16:216:47Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 11:30 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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