Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 2:47 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 15m at 5:57 am (2.2 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 - Jul 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:331.411:50 AM2.56:071.38:28-0.16:388:29New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:241.412:292.46:441.39:07-0.16:398:29New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:021.41:092.47:281.39:45-0.16:398:29New Moon3Tue
4Wed4:301.41:522.38:171.310:220.06:398:29Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:531.42:392.29:111.210:580.16:408:29Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:171.53:282.110:091.211:360.26:408:28Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:441.54:221.911:131.16:418:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:151.65:211.712:140.312:261.06:418:28First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:511.76:311.512:550.51:430.96:418:28First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:311.77:591.41:370.62:590.86:428:28First Quarter10Tue
11Wed8:121.99:451.32:210.84:090.66:428:28First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:532.011:191.33:051.05:100.46:438:28Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:332.13:481.16:020.26:438:27Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:301.410:12 AM2.34:281.36:490.16:448:27Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:301.410:51 AM2.45:051.37:34-0.16:448:27Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:221.411:33 AM2.55:451.48:17-0.16:458:26Full Moon16Mon
17Tue3:051.412:172.66:321.48:59-0.26:458:26Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:401.41:052.67:261.39:41-0.16:468:26Full Moon18Wed
19Thu4:091.51:572.58:251.210:22-0.16:468:25Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:361.52:532.49:261.111:030.16:478:25Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:041.63:522.210:331.011:440.26:478:25Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:351.74:551.911:450.96:488:24Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:121.86:091.612:260.51:050.86:488:24Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:551.97:451.41:080.72:270.66:498:23Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:432.09:571.31:540.93:490.46:498:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu8:372.111:421.42:431.15:030.36:508:22Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:302.33:361.26:050.16:518:22Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:531.410:19 AM2.34:301.36:550.16:518:21Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:411.511:04 AM2.45:221.37:370.06:528:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:171.511:45 AM2.46:101.38:130.16:528:20New Moon30Mon
31Tue2:441.512:262.46:561.38:460.16:538:19New Moon31Tue
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 10:22 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 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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