Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sarasota, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sarasota, FL.
Next low tide : 3:06 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 7:03 am (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726083
Common Questions About Tides

Sarasota, FL Tides - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:341.05:52-0.44:460.87:166:11Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:531.06:25-0.45:310.87:156:11Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:101.16:54-0.46:120.77:156:12Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:241.17:22-0.46:510.67:146:13Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:011.71:381.27:50-0.37:310.57:146:14Full Moon5Mon
6Tue12:401.61:571.28:18-0.38:120.47:136:14Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:231.52:211.38:46-0.28:570.27:126:15Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:081.42:501.49:14-0.19:460.17:126:16Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri2:591.23:221.59:430.110:430.07:116:17Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat3:571.03:581.510:110.211:510.07:106:17Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:100.84:411.610:410.47:106:18Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:010.75:341.61:09-0.111:13 AM0.67:096:19Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue9:530.86:391.72:29-0.312:060.87:086:20Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed11:060.97:511.73:42-0.42:070.97:086:20Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:401.08:591.84:43-0.53:330.87:076:21Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:081.15:35-0.64:390.87:066:22Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:341.16:19-0.65:370.67:056:22New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:571.26:58-0.56:300.57:046:23New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:191.37:35-0.47:210.37:036:24New Moon19Mon
20Tue12:381.71:411.48:08-0.28:110.27:036:24Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:291.62:071.48:400.09:020.17:026:25Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:211.42:371.59:090.29:550.07:016:26Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:161.13:101.69:370.310:52-0.17:006:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:170.93:471.610:000.511:57-0.16:596:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:410.84:311.510:130.66:586:28First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:261.51:12-0.16:576:28First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:371.42:32-0.16:566:29First Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:241.07:571.53:44-0.22:330.96:556:29Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:331.19:061.54:38-0.23:480.96:546:30Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 11:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Sarasota, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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