Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 37m at 2:47 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:49 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Sep 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:132.17:441.51:270.57:097:51Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:072.110:131.512:261.32:480.57:097:49Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:142.111:291.61:371.44:070.57:107:48Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:342.13:031.55:120.47:107:47Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:011.69:47 AM2.14:171.46:010.47:117:46Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:251.710:43 AM2.25:151.46:400.47:117:45Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:451.711:28 AM2.36:011.37:110.57:117:44Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:021.812:062.36:401.27:390.67:127:43New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:161.812:422.37:171.18:060.67:127:42New Moon9Sat
10Sun1:281.91:182.27:531.08:320.77:137:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:451.91:562.28:290.88:580.87:137:39New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:082.02:382.19:080.79:240.97:147:38Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:352.13:242.09:490.69:511.07:147:37Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:052.24:161.810:360.610:191.17:157:36Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:392.25:181.711:310.510:491.27:157:35Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:192.26:381.612:370.57:157:34First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:082.28:451.51:550.57:167:32First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:132.210:281.612:231.53:130.47:167:31First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:342.211:161.72:141.54:230.37:177:30Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:572.311:481.83:421.55:230.37:177:29Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:102.44:501.36:120.37:187:28Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:141.811:11 AM2.45:461.16:550.47:187:27Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:361.912:062.46:380.97:340.57:197:25Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:572.012:592.47:270.88:090.77:197:24Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:202.11:522.38:160.68:420.97:197:23Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:462.22:472.19:050.59:141.17:207:22Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:172.23:451.99:550.49:441.27:207:21Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:512.34:481.710:480.410:121.37:217:20Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:292.36:061.611:450.410:411.47:217:19Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:132.27:571.612:500.47:227:17Third Quarter30Sat
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 10:48 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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