Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Petersburg, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Petersburg, FL.
Next low tide : 5:12 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 50m at 8:01 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 - Jan 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:341.95:001.310:09-0.39:400.87:215:46Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:201.85:281.410:42-0.210:340.77:215:47Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:091.65:591.411:16-0.111:350.67:225:48Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:041.46:341.511:520.07:225:48First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:071.27:131.512:430.512:300.27:225:49First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:241.07:561.61:560.41:120.47:225:50First Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:080.98:411.73:090.22:000.67:225:50First Quarter7Sat
8Sun11:120.99:271.84:150.02:530.87:225:51Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:361.05:13-0.33:460.97:225:52Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:351.16:04-0.54:381.07:225:53Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:221.26:51-0.65:281.07:225:53Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:001.27:35-0.76:201.07:225:54Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:282.33:341.28:19-0.87:130.97:225:55Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:172.34:021.29:01-0.78:090.87:225:56Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:092.24:301.29:42-0.79:070.77:225:57Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:042.04:581.310:22-0.510:090.57:225:57Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:021.85:291.411:02-0.311:160.47:225:58Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:041.56:041.511:41-0.17:225:59Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:151.26:451.612:290.212:210.27:226:00Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:480.97:331.71:500.11:040.47:226:01Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:060.88:271.73:16-0.11:550.67:216:02Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:040.94:36-0.32:570.87:216:02Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon1:111.05:40-0.44:020.97:216:03Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:521.16:29-0.55:010.97:206:04Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:231.17:09-0.55:540.97:206:05Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:471.27:42-0.56:410.87:206:06New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:331.93:081.28:12-0.57:230.87:196:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:111.93:261.28:40-0.48:050.77:196:07New Moon28Sat
29Sun1:501.83:431.39:08-0.38:460.67:196:08New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:301.74:021.39:36-0.39:290.57:186:09Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:131.64:271.410:03-0.210:140.47:186:10Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:36 pm — 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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