Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Petersburg, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in St. Petersburg, FL.
Next low tide : 9:12 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 01m at 6:08 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8726520
Common Questions About Tides

St. Petersburg, FL Tides - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:241.38:001.83:04-0.22:101.26:206:47Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:501.49:351.84:13-0.23:491.16:196:48Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:151.55:10-0.15:020.96:186:49Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:381.65:550.06:000.66:176:49Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:011.812:581.86:330.16:490.46:166:50Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:541.81:161.97:050.37:330.26:156:50New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:411.71:362.07:350.58:150.16:146:51New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:261.61:582.18:020.68:550.06:136:51New Moon8Sat
9Sun3:121.52:242.28:280.89:36-0.16:126:52Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:591.42:542.28:510.910:18-0.16:106:52Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:491.33:272.29:131.011:04-0.16:096:53Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:461.34:042.19:351.011:55-0.16:086:53Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:591.24:462.010:001.16:076:54First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:401.812:530.06:066:54First Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:251.36:531.71:580.01:031.36:056:55First Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:021.48:231.63:020.13:001.26:046:55First Quarter16Sun
17Mon11:271.59:501.64:000.14:161.16:036:56Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:481.611:001.74:490.25:120.86:026:57Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:041.75:290.35:580.66:016:57Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:201.96:040.46:400.46:006:58Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:451.712:382.06:360.67:210.25:596:58Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:331.71:012.27:060.78:030.05:586:59Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:241.71:282.37:350.88:48-0.25:576:59Full Moon23Sun
24Mon3:191.62:012.48:041.09:35-0.35:567:00Full Moon24Mon
25Tue4:191.52:382.58:321.110:25-0.35:567:00Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:261.43:212.59:041.111:21-0.35:557:01Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:421.34:102.49:401.25:547:02Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:091.35:092.212:21-0.310:35 AM1.35:537:02Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat9:271.46:212.01:27-0.212:311.35:527:03Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:171.58:511.83:330.03:241.26:518:03Third Quarter30Sun
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 7:40 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 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 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 Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated). This places St. Petersburg, 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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