Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 8:14 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:221.74:46-0.57:166:11Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:181.95:37-0.77:156:12Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:112.06:21-0.77:146:13Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:171.07:02-0.85:271.07:146:13Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:221.07:40-0.86:250.87:136:14Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:301.08:16-0.77:210.67:136:15Full Moon6Wed
7Thu12:472.02:401.18:51-0.58:180.47:126:16Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:431.82:571.29:23-0.39:170.27:116:16Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:411.53:211.39:53-0.110:220.07:116:17Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:451.23:501.510:200.211:34-0.17:106:18Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:030.94:241.610:390.57:096:19Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue7:250.75:071.712:55-0.210:26 AM0.77:096:19Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:011.72:24-0.47:086:20Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:111.73:49-0.57:076:21Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:271.74:57-0.67:066:21Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:201.15:49-0.74:061.07:056:22Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:241.16:30-0.65:110.97:056:23Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:321.17:03-0.56:020.87:046:23New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:411.17:31-0.46:470.77:036:24New Moon19Tue
20Wed1:481.27:56-0.37:290.57:026:25New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:391.61:571.28:19-0.28:100.47:016:25New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:221.52:121.38:410.08:520.27:006:26Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:061.42:311.49:020.19:360.16:596:27Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:551.22:541.59:190.310:250.06:586:27Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:491.03:201.69:320.411:23-0.16:576:28Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:590.83:471.69:360.66:566:29First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:211.612:32-0.26:566:29First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:101.61:51-0.26:556:30First Quarter28Thu
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 11:07 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 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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