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 6h 09m 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 - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:300.94:101.610:200.47:166:11First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:190.74:501.712:25-0.210:08 AM0.67:156:11First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:401.71:52-0.37:156:12First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:451.73:21-0.57:146:13Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:021.74:35-0.67:146:14Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:121.75:30-0.67:136:15Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:291.06:12-0.64:411.07:126:15Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:291.06:45-0.55:360.87:126:16Full Moon8Mon
9Tue1:321.17:12-0.56:220.77:116:17Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:371.17:36-0.37:030.67:106:17Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:161.61:421.27:58-0.27:440.47:106:18Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:561.51:531.38:21-0.18:240.37:096:19Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:381.42:101.48:420.09:070.17:086:20Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:231.32:331.59:010.19:530.07:086:20Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:131.12:581.69:180.310:45-0.17:076:21Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:130.93:251.69:300.411:49-0.27:066:22Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:370.73:571.79:300.67:056:22Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:391.71:07-0.27:046:23Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:421.72:31-0.37:036:24Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:081.83:48-0.57:036:24Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:301.84:48-0.67:026:25Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:481.15:36-0.74:091.07:016:26Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:491.16:17-0.75:130.87:006:26Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:561.16:53-0.66:090.56:596:27New Moon24Wed
25Thu1:041.27:26-0.47:020.36:586:28New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:281.91:181.47:56-0.27:550.06:576:28New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:241.61:391.58:230.18:50-0.26:566:29Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun2:231.42:051.78:450.39:47-0.36:556:30Waxing Crescent28Sun
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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