Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 9:24 am (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 4:38 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Aug 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:081.96:441.512:210.71:360.76:538:19Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:462.08:301.312:530.92:530.56:548:18Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:322.111:011.41:261.14:070.36:548:17Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:242.22:001.35:140.16:558:17Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:202.46:140.06:558:16Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:162.67:08-0.26:568:15Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun2:331.511:11 AM2.75:031.57:57-0.26:568:15New Moon7Sun
8Mon2:561.512:062.76:131.48:42-0.26:578:14New Moon8Mon
9Tue3:171.51:012.77:181.39:240.06:578:13New Moon9Tue
10Wed3:351.51:582.68:201.210:030.16:588:12Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:521.62:562.49:211.010:400.46:588:11Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:131.73:562.210:240.911:140.66:598:11Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:391.85:001.911:300.711:470.86:598:10Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:111.96:161.612:430.67:008:09First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:492.08:101.412:191.02:030.57:008:08First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:352.110:561.412:531.23:290.47:018:07First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:322.11:361.44:480.37:018:06Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:321.58:38 AM2.22:491.55:500.27:028:05Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:061.69:43 AM2.24:031.56:390.27:028:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:291.610:37 AM2.35:051.57:180.27:038:03Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:481.611:23 AM2.35:551.47:500.27:038:02Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:051.612:032.46:381.38:180.37:048:01Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:191.612:412.47:181.38:440.47:048:00Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:311.71:202.37:581.19:100.57:057:59Full Moon24Wed
25Thu2:441.72:002.38:381.09:350.57:057:58Full Moon25Thu
26Fri3:011.82:432.29:200.910:010.67:067:57Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:241.93:302.010:050.810:250.87:067:56Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:502.04:221.910:540.710:490.97:077:55Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon4:202.15:241.711:530.611:131.17:077:54Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:542.16:471.51:030.57:087:53Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:362.22:230.47:087:52Third Quarter31Wed
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 7:01 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 Waxing Crescent (14% 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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