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 5h 56m 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 - Sep 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:091.710:58 AM2.45:351.47:180.27:087:51Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:301.711:46 AM2.56:211.37:540.37:097:50Full Moon2Mon
3Tue1:481.712:332.57:071.28:290.37:097:49Full Moon3Tue
4Wed2:041.81:222.57:541.09:020.57:107:48Full Moon4Wed
5Thu2:241.82:132.48:430.89:350.67:107:47Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:491.93:082.29:350.710:060.87:117:46Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat3:182.14:092.010:320.510:361.07:117:44Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun3:532.25:181.711:350.411:041.27:127:43Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:332.26:541.512:470.47:127:42Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:232.32:080.47:137:41Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:262.33:330.37:137:40Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:001.67:46 AM2.22:001.64:490.37:137:39Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:131.79:12 AM2.33:421.65:480.37:147:38Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:311.710:24 AM2.34:551.46:340.37:147:36Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:501.711:20 AM2.45:511.37:100.47:157:35Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:061.812:062.46:381.27:410.57:157:34New Moon16Mon
17Tue1:191.812:472.37:201.08:080.77:167:33New Moon17Tue
18Wed1:301.91:272.27:590.98:340.87:167:32New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:442.02:072.18:370.88:590.97:177:31New Moon19Thu
20Fri2:042.02:502.09:160.79:231.07:177:30Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:282.13:371.99:560.69:471.17:177:28Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:562.24:301.810:410.510:091.27:187:27Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:262.25:331.611:320.510:321.37:187:26Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:002.27:041.612:340.57:197:25First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:432.11:480.57:197:24First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:432.111:041.73:050.57:207:23First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:082.111:281.72:041.64:140.47:207:21First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:352.111:511.83:371.65:110.47:217:20Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:482.24:401.45:570.47:217:19Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:101.810:47 AM2.35:311.36:370.47:227:18Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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