Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 1:24 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 5:17 am (2.1 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 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:261.22:041.98:320.810:24-0.16:206:47Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:311.12:331.98:450.911:19-0.16:196:48Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:151.03:081.88:461.06:186:48Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:531.712:27-0.16:176:49Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:071.61:42-0.16:156:49Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon11:041.36:471.62:52-0.12:061.36:146:50Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:591.48:161.73:51-0.13:271.16:136:50Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:101.49:241.74:37-0.14:240.96:126:51Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:221.510:211.85:16-0.15:100.76:116:51Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:321.611:131.85:500.15:550.56:106:52Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:441.76:210.26:390.26:096:52New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:061.712:031.86:500.47:250.06:086:53New Moon12Sun
13Mon1:011.612:272.07:170.68:13-0.26:076:53New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:021.512:552.17:390.89:05-0.36:066:54Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:111.31:292.27:561.010:02-0.46:056:54Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:401.12:082.28:031.111:05-0.46:046:55Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:552.16:036:55First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:562.012:17-0.36:026:56First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:201.81:33-0.36:016:57First Quarter19Sun
20Mon10:371.47:071.72:46-0.22:161.36:006:57First Quarter20Mon
21Tue10:381.58:471.63:45-0.13:471.05:596:58Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:501.69:591.64:300.04:480.85:586:58Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:031.710:541.65:060.25:340.55:576:59Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:141.811:411.65:350.46:140.35:566:59Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:241.96:000.66:500.25:557:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:251.512:382.07:220.78:260.16:558:00Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:081.412:582.17:430.99:010.06:548:01Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:541.41:212.18:011.09:38-0.16:538:01Full Moon28Tue
29Wed3:441.31:472.28:171.010:18-0.16:528:02Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:411.22:172.28:361.111:02-0.26:518:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 9:20 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 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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