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 3h 55m 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 - Jan 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:590.97:231.62:330.21:340.67:205:47First Quarter1Sat
2Sun9:590.97:581.73:35-0.12:090.87:205:48Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:391.08:341.94:31-0.32:351.07:205:48Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:142.15:23-0.67:205:49Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:572.26:12-0.77:215:50Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:452.37:01-0.97:215:50Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:382.37:49-0.97:215:51Full Moon7Fri
8Sat4:051.08:36-0.96:361.07:215:52Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:352.24:151.09:21-0.87:570.97:215:53Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:352.04:301.010:04-0.69:140.77:215:53Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:391.84:501.110:45-0.410:340.57:215:54Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:471.55:141.211:24-0.111:580.37:215:55Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:041.15:461.412:020.27:215:56Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:490.96:231.51:240.112:390.57:215:57Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:130.87:061.62:48-0.11:150.77:215:57Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:270.97:521.74:01-0.31:540.97:215:58Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:391.85:01-0.57:215:59Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:241.85:50-0.67:216:00Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:131.16:31-0.64:311.07:206:01New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:281.07:06-0.65:231.07:206:01New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:381.07:39-0.66:110.97:206:02New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:481.08:09-0.56:580.87:206:03New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:121.82:591.08:38-0.47:450.77:196:04New Moon23Sun
24Mon12:561.73:121.19:07-0.48:330.67:196:05Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:411.63:301.19:35-0.39:230.57:196:05Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:301.43:531.210:03-0.210:190.47:186:06Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:221.24:191.310:290.011:220.27:186:07Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:241.04:491.410:540.27:186:08First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:440.85:221.512:330.111:14 AM0.47:176:09First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:040.76:031.61:49-0.111:19 AM0.77:176:09First Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:541.73:03-0.37:166:10Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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