Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 16m at 12:09 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:171.99:201.61:440.36:405:47First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:591.89:331.71:361.52:440.46:415:46First Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:391.79:491.72:541.33:320.46:415:45Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:571.810:031.83:491.04:110.66:425:44Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:571.810:151.94:330.84:430.76:435:44Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:471.810:282.05:130.65:110.96:445:43Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:351.810:442.25:520.35:351.06:445:43Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:251.76:310.15:551.26:455:42Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:201.67:120.06:111.36:465:41Full Moon9Tue
10Wed2:251.57:56-0.26:251.46:475:41Full Moon10Wed
11Thu3:461.48:44-0.26:371.46:475:40Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:352.59:37-0.36:485:40Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:192.510:37-0.26:495:39Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:152.311:42-0.26:495:39Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:292.18:521.512:490.06:505:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:041.98:551.512:061.41:520.16:515:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:501.79:121.61:591.22:470.26:525:38Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:321.79:301.83:180.93:330.46:535:37Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:521.79:471.94:190.54:110.66:535:37Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:571.610:052.15:100.24:440.86:545:37Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:571.610:262.25:550.05:121.06:555:36New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:551.56:37-0.15:361.26:565:36New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:541.47:17-0.25:561.36:565:36New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:561.47:57-0.36:101.36:575:36New Moon24Wed
25Thu3:591.48:38-0.26:261.36:585:36Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:192.34:561.39:20-0.26:561.36:595:36Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:582.25:451.310:05-0.27:471.36:595:35Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:442.06:271.310:54-0.19:081.37:005:35Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon2:411.87:041.411:460.011:121.37:015:35First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:531.77:371.412:400.17:025:35First 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 2:48 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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