Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 10:24 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 32m at 2:01 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Oct 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:192.41:510.37:237:16First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:222.23:160.37:237:15First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:542.111:501.74:290.37:237:14First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:432.011:561.83:371.65:240.47:247:13Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:082.14:511.46:050.47:247:11Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:071.811:05 AM2.15:411.26:360.67:257:10Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:191.911:50 AM2.16:211.07:000.77:257:09Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:281.912:282.16:570.87:220.97:267:08Full Moon8Mon
9Tue12:362.01:052.17:320.77:421.07:277:07Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:482.11:442.08:070.58:011.17:277:06Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:052.22:251.98:430.48:171.27:287:05Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:252.33:121.89:200.38:321.37:287:04Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:472.44:061.710:020.28:481.47:297:03Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:142.45:141.610:490.29:021.47:297:02Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:462.411:460.27:307:01Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:262.312:560.27:307:00Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:232.22:120.27:316:59Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:552.111:171.73:240.27:326:58Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:452.111:171.72:521.64:250.27:326:57Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:172.111:271.84:121.45:150.37:336:56Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:312.211:391.95:121.15:570.47:336:55Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:342.211:522.06:030.86:330.67:346:54Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:332.16:520.57:050.97:356:53New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:102.21:322.07:400.27:341.17:356:53New Moon24Wed
25Thu12:322.42:361.98:290.07:591.37:366:52New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:592.53:481.79:19-0.18:181.47:366:51Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:312.65:121.610:11-0.18:261.57:376:50Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:062.510:07-0.16:385:49Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:482.411:090.06:385:48First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:382.212:180.16:395:48First Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:492.09:391.61:300.26:405:47First 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 6:12 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 7% 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 (7% 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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