Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 11:26 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 5:27 pm (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Jun 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:062.610:12-0.56:358:20Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:552.611:07-0.56:358:21Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:522.56:348:21Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:572.312:03-0.46:348:22Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:391.45:112.012:59-0.211:45 AM1.36:348:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:541.56:371.71:540.01:481.26:348:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:171.68:181.52:440.23:240.96:348:23First Quarter7Mon
8Tue9:411.89:591.43:290.44:410.66:348:23Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:051.911:211.44:090.75:420.46:348:24Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:282.14:430.96:320.16:348:24Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:311.410:51 AM2.25:131.07:150.06:348:24Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:351.311:15 AM2.35:381.27:54-0.16:348:25Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:391.311:43 AM2.45:551.38:31-0.16:348:25Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:441.312:132.46:031.39:08-0.16:348:26Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:472.49:45-0.16:348:26Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:262.410:23-0.16:348:26Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:381.42:092.38:081.311:03-0.16:358:26Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:051.42:572.29:131.311:440.06:358:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:331.43:502.010:251.36:358:27Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:041.54:501.912:260.011:50 AM1.26:358:27Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:361.55:591.71:100.21:191.16:358:27Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:071.67:201.51:540.32:390.96:368:28Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:371.88:531.42:360.53:490.76:368:28Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu9:061.910:311.33:160.84:510.46:368:28Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:362.13:511.05:470.16:368:28Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:021.410:09 AM2.34:201.26:40-0.16:378:28Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:301.410:45 AM2.54:381.37:32-0.36:378:28New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:252.68:23-0.46:378:28New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:112.79:14-0.56:388:29New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:032.710:04-0.46:388:29New Moon30Wed
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 8:26 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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