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 4h 12m 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 - Jun 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:291.510:58 AM2.45:301.07:21-0.26:358:20Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:491.411:29 AM2.55:521.28:12-0.46:358:21Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:201.412:042.66:001.39:03-0.56:348:21Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:442.69:54-0.46:348:22Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:292.610:45-0.46:348:22Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu2:192.411:35-0.26:348:23Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:162.26:348:23Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:061.44:192.012:25-0.110:36 AM1.36:348:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:171.45:311.81:140.112:401.36:348:24Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:391.56:541.52:000.22:161.16:348:24Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:031.68:321.42:430.43:380.86:348:25Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:261.810:121.33:230.64:440.66:348:25Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:481.911:331.33:580.85:370.46:348:25Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:102.04:281.06:220.26:348:26Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:451.310:34 AM2.24:501.27:030.06:348:26Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:581.310:59 AM2.34:571.37:43-0.16:348:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:282.48:22-0.26:358:27New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:002.59:02-0.26:358:27New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:382.59:43-0.36:358:27New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:212.510:25-0.36:358:27Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri2:112.411:08-0.36:358:28Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:231.43:062.39:001.311:52-0.26:368:28Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:391.44:082.110:321.36:368:28Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:011.55:161.912:360.012:101.26:368:28First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:281.66:361.71:200.21:441.06:368:28First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:581.88:111.52:030.43:070.76:378:28First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:312.010:021.32:440.74:220.46:378:28Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:062.211:481.33:220.95:280.16:378:29Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:442.43:551.26:27-0.16:388:29Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:251.310:24 AM2.54:181.37:21-0.36:388:29Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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