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 1h 38m 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 - Apr 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:331.39:031.94:31-0.43:561.16:206:47Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:351.410:081.95:14-0.34:530.86:196:48Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:401.411:061.95:51-0.25:430.56:186:48Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:491.66:250.16:310.26:176:49Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:021.812:041.86:540.37:210.06:156:49Full Moon5Fri
6Sat1:011.712:262.07:210.68:11-0.36:146:50Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:051.512:532.17:430.89:04-0.46:136:50Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:171.31:242.27:560.910:02-0.46:126:51Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:531.12:002.27:511.011:06-0.46:116:51Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:422.26:106:52Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:352.012:21-0.36:096:52Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:531.81:44-0.26:086:53Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:101.36:441.63:01-0.21:511.36:076:53Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:561.48:341.63:59-0.13:371.16:066:54Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:011.59:471.64:420.04:380.96:056:54Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:101.610:401.65:140.15:220.66:046:55Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:191.711:241.65:390.35:590.46:036:55Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:261.85:590.56:340.36:026:56New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:041.511:36 AM1.96:180.77:080.16:016:56New Moon19Fri
20Sat12:451.411:51 AM2.06:340.87:430.06:006:57New Moon20Sat
21Sun1:281.412:102.16:470.98:19-0.15:596:58New Moon21Sun
22Mon2:151.312:332.26:571.08:59-0.25:586:58Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:111.212:592.27:091.09:43-0.25:576:59Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:231.11:302.27:191.110:34-0.35:566:59Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:072.111:35-0.25:557:00Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:552.15:557:00First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:041.912:43-0.25:547:01First Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:461.81:50-0.26:538:01First Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:081.48:271.83:50-0.13:391.26:528:02First Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:111.59:521.84:41-0.14:480.96:518:02Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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