Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 10:08 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 3:28 pm (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Dec 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:002.59:17-0.57:025:35Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:522.410:08-0.47:035:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu1:542.26:141.310:59-0.39:321.27:045:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:042.06:351.311:50-0.111:301.07:045:35First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:251.76:591.412:400.17:055:35First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:581.47:261.61:070.81:260.37:065:36First Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:491.37:551.82:290.52:090.67:075:36Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:391.28:252.03:390.12:470.87:075:36Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:101.28:572.14:38-0.23:201.07:085:36Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:341.25:30-0.43:451.27:095:36Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:052.36:17-0.57:095:36Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:412.37:01-0.67:105:37Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:212.37:43-0.57:115:37Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:23-0.57:115:37Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:052.24:421.29:03-0.46:461.27:125:38Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:522.04:441.29:42-0.38:111.17:135:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:451.94:581.210:20-0.29:281.07:135:38Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:411.75:171.210:58-0.110:480.97:145:39Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:441.55:421.311:360.17:145:39Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun4:551.26:101.412:100.712:140.37:155:40Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:231.16:411.51:280.512:510.57:155:40Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:171.07:131.62:380.31:270.77:165:41Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:131.07:471.83:400.01:570.97:165:41Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:531.18:221.94:34-0.22:141.07:175:42Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:002.15:22-0.47:175:42Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:402.26:09-0.67:185:43Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:252.36:54-0.77:185:44New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:152.37:39-0.77:185:44New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:23-0.77:195:45New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:092.24:101.19:06-0.77:271.07:195:45Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:072.14:211.19:47-0.68:490.87:195:46Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 12:48 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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