Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Petersburg, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Petersburg, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 5:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:16 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726520
Common Questions About Tides

St. Petersburg, FL Tides - Apr 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:321.38:191.63:230.02:451.26:216:47Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:511.49:511.64:240.14:091.06:196:48Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:111.55:120.15:100.96:186:48Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:291.65:500.25:560.76:176:49Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:441.76:210.36:370.56:166:50Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:381.712:581.86:490.47:150.36:156:50New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:201.71:151.97:150.57:540.16:146:51New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:021.61:362.17:400.78:330.06:136:51New Moon8Fri
9Sat2:471.62:032.28:040.89:16-0.26:126:52New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:371.52:342.38:280.810:02-0.36:116:52Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:321.43:102.38:530.910:52-0.36:106:53Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:361.33:512.39:191.011:49-0.36:096:53Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:571.24:412.29:491.16:086:54First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:432.112:54-0.26:066:54First Quarter14Thu
15Fri10:231.37:041.92:03-0.212:591.26:056:55First Quarter15Fri
16Sat10:581.48:401.83:10-0.13:011.16:046:55First Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:251.610:141.84:100.04:240.96:036:56Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:491.711:301.85:000.15:280.66:026:56Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:101.95:430.36:210.46:016:57Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:311.812:302.06:190.57:080.26:006:57Full Moon20Wed
21Thu1:251.712:522.26:510.77:520.05:596:58Full Moon21Thu
22Fri2:151.61:172.37:210.88:34-0.15:586:59Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:051.51:452.47:491.09:15-0.25:586:59Full Moon23Sat
24Sun4:561.53:162.49:151.010:57-0.26:578:00Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:481.43:512.39:421.111:41-0.16:568:00Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:431.34:302.310:101.26:558:01Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:451.35:132.112:28-0.110:46 AM1.26:548:01Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:551.36:052.01:200.011:41 AM1.36:538:02Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:051.47:111.82:180.11:321.36:528:03Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:571.58:331.63:170.23:181.26:518:03Third Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8726520)

Common Questions About St. Petersburg, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in St. Petersburg, FL today?

Slack tide in St. Petersburg, FL is approximately 1:14 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 St. Petersburg, FL?

St. Petersburg, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg, FL?

Tide predictions for St. Petersburg, 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 St. Petersburg, FL?

Tide data for St. Petersburg, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8726520. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8726520.

What is the moon phase in St. Petersburg, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over St. Petersburg, FL is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places St. Petersburg, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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