Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 39m at 1:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:54 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Apr 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:141.71:27-0.26:216:47First Quarter1Mon
2Tue11:131.26:491.62:47-0.21:451.26:206:47First Quarter2Tue
3Wed11:101.38:301.63:54-0.23:291.16:186:48Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:191.49:431.64:44-0.14:370.96:176:48Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:321.510:361.65:210.05:230.76:166:49Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:431.511:191.65:510.16:020.56:156:49Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:531.611:581.66:160.26:370.46:146:50Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:021.76:400.47:110.36:136:50Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:361.512:171.87:030.57:460.16:126:51Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:161.412:381.97:240.68:220.06:116:51Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:591.41:021.97:440.79:00-0.16:106:52Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:471.31:282.08:030.89:42-0.16:096:52Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:431.21:582.08:230.910:31-0.16:086:53Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun4:531.12:322.08:441.011:29-0.16:076:53Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:521.13:141.98:521.16:066:54Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:131.812:38-0.16:056:55Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed10:221.35:411.71:49-0.112:341.36:046:55Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:151.47:181.72:54-0.12:341.26:036:56Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:301.58:411.83:49-0.13:451.06:026:56Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:461.69:511.84:360.04:410.76:016:57Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:001.710:521.85:160.15:310.56:006:57Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:181.811:501.75:530.36:200.25:596:58New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:392.06:250.57:09-0.15:586:58New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:511.612:062.16:550.77:59-0.25:576:59New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:551.512:372.27:220.98:50-0.45:566:59Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:081.31:122.37:441.19:45-0.45:557:00Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:331.21:522.37:561.110:43-0.35:547:00Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun3:392.16:538:01Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:352.012:47-0.26:538:02First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:501.81:56-0.16:528:02First Quarter30Tue
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 4:09 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 55% 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 (55% 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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