Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 8:14 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 4:30 am (1.4 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 - Mar 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:301.63:10-0.36:546:30First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:581.74:17-0.56:536:31Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:001.25:10-0.63:491.16:526:32Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:521.25:55-0.64:521.06:516:32Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:571.26:33-0.65:440.86:496:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:031.27:08-0.56:350.56:486:33Full Moon6Wed
7Thu1:121.37:41-0.37:250.36:476:34Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:531.81:271.48:11-0.18:170.06:466:35Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:501.61:501.68:380.29:12-0.26:456:35Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:511.42:171.89:000.410:11-0.36:446:36Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:021.12:481.99:140.711:19-0.36:436:36Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:480.93:261.99:010.86:426:37Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:111.912:38-0.46:416:37Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:171.82:08-0.46:406:38Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:521.73:35-0.46:396:38Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:121.24:40-0.43:191.16:386:39Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:101.35:27-0.44:351.06:376:39Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:161.36:02-0.35:260.86:356:40Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:241.36:29-0.16:070.66:346:40New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:311.46:510.06:450.46:336:41New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:011.612:381.57:110.27:210.36:326:42New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:401.512:491.67:300.37:570.16:316:42New Moon22Fri
23Sat1:201.41:061.77:480.48:340.06:306:43Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:031.31:271.88:030.69:14-0.16:296:43Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:521.21:501.98:150.79:58-0.26:286:44Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:491.12:151.98:250.810:51-0.26:276:44Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:100.92:441.98:240.911:56-0.26:256:45First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:211.96:246:45First Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:171.81:13-0.26:236:46First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:571.72:31-0.36:226:46First Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:541.37:421.83:38-0.32:381.36:216:47Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 6:22 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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