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 2h 32m 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 - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:531.47:281.63:040.02:511.36:518:03First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:011.59:131.54:030.14:271.06:508:03Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:171.610:311.54:510.25:290.86:498:04Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:321.711:291.55:290.36:130.66:498:04Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:441.85:590.56:500.46:488:05Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:171.511:56 AM1.96:260.67:250.36:478:05Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:001.512:102.06:500.87:590.16:468:06Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:431.412:292.17:120.98:330.06:468:07Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:271.412:512.27:311.09:09-0.16:458:07Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:151.31:182.27:491.19:47-0.16:448:08Full Moon10Fri
11Sat4:081.31:482.28:111.110:29-0.26:448:08Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:071.32:232.28:381.211:16-0.26:438:09Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:171.33:042.29:101.26:428:09Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:401.33:552.112:09-0.29:51 AM1.36:428:10Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:521.35:001.91:07-0.111:19 AM1.36:418:11Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:311.46:251.82:09-0.11:481.36:418:11Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:581.57:591.73:070.03:201.16:408:12Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat10:211.69:281.64:000.14:300.86:408:12Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:411.810:461.64:460.35:290.56:398:13Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:022.011:561.65:260.56:220.26:398:13Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:272.26:020.77:130.06:388:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:041.511:55 AM2.36:341.08:03-0.26:388:15New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:141.512:272.47:021.18:52-0.36:378:15New Moon23Thu
24Fri3:301.41:032.57:261.29:43-0.46:378:16New Moon24Fri
25Sat4:501.31:432.57:451.310:34-0.46:378:16Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun2:292.411:27-0.36:368:17Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:212.26:368:17Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:212.012:21-0.26:368:18First Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:501.45:331.81:160.012:421.36:368:18First Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:161.56:591.62:110.12:281.26:358:19First Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:421.68:391.43:020.33:561.06:358:19First Quarter31Fri
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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