Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 12:09 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 4:44 am (2.0 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 - Oct 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:252.22:272.08:500.58:381.17:227:17Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:452.33:131.89:290.48:531.27:237:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:082.34:071.710:110.39:081.37:237:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:342.45:151.611:010.39:211.47:247:13Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:052.412:020.37:247:12Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:452.41:160.37:257:11Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:422.32:370.27:257:10Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:172.211:581.73:510.27:267:09Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:052.211:481.82:581.74:520.27:267:08Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:342.311:551.84:221.55:410.27:277:07Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:452.35:221.26:220.47:277:06Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:051.911:46 AM2.46:140.96:570.67:287:05New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:162.012:432.37:030.67:290.87:287:04New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:322.21:402.17:520.47:571.17:297:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:532.32:422.08:410.28:211.37:297:02New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:192.53:501.89:310.08:391.47:307:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:492.55:121.610:230.08:471.57:317:00Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:232.511:200.17:316:59Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:022.412:250.17:326:58First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:512.31:390.27:326:57First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:022.111:161.72:560.37:336:56First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:441.911:051.72:031.64:020.47:346:55First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:371.911:141.83:461.44:520.47:346:54Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:021.911:261.84:501.25:300.57:356:53Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:001.911:371.95:351.06:000.77:356:52Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:471.911:462.06:140.86:250.87:366:51Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:291.96:500.66:471.07:376:51Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:101.87:250.47:051.17:376:50Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:112.21:531.78:000.27:201.37:386:49Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:292.31:411.77:370.16:321.36:395:48Full Moon30Sun
31Mon2:371.68:170.06:441.46:395:47Waning 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 8:26 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 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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