Sarasota Tide ChartSarasota Bay, Florida
Updated 11:54 AM EDT on Saturday, October 10, 2026
The tide at Sarasota is rising, currently 1.7 ft above MLLW, with the next high tide at 1:23 pm (1.9 ft). Today's range is 1.9 ft on a mixed tide, in a spring period.
Sarasota tide chart
Predicted water level at the Sarasota, Sarasota Bay station, in feet above MLLW. Drag or hover the chart to read any point.
Sarasota tide times — next 5 days
| Day | Tides | Range | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 10 | High12:14 am2.3 ftLow7:36 am0.4 ftHigh1:23 pm1.9 ftLow7:10 pm1.2 ft | 1.9 ft | 7:27 am7:06 pm |
| TomorrowOct 11 | High12:32 am2.4 ftLow8:16 am0.2 ftHigh2:10 pm1.8 ftLow7:27 pm1.3 ft | 2.2 ft | 7:27 am7:05 pm |
| MondayOct 12 | High12:51 am2.5 ftLow8:57 am0.2 ftHigh3:00 pm1.7 ftLow7:39 pm1.4 ft | 2.3 ft | 7:28 am7:04 pm |
| TuesdayOct 13 | High1:12 am2.5 ftLow9:38 am0.1 ftHigh3:55 pm1.6 ftLow7:40 pm1.4 ft | 2.4 ft | 7:29 am7:03 pm |
| WednesdayOct 14 | High1:35 am2.5 ftLow10:22 am0.1 ftHigh5:07 pm1.5 ft | 2.4 ft | 7:29 am7:02 pm |
Heights in feet above MLLW. Sunrise above, sunset below.
Sarasota water temperature
The water at Sarasota is about 83°F today, and it has held steady over the past 6 days.
| Day | Water temp |
|---|---|
| Sun Oct 4 | 83°F |
| Mon Oct 5 | 85°F |
| Tue Oct 6 | 84°F |
| Wed Oct 7 | 84°F |
| Thu Oct 8 | 85°F |
| Fri Oct 9 | 83°F |
| Sat Oct 10 | 83°F |
Satellite-derived sea surface temperature at the Sarasota, Sarasota Bay station position, from the SeaLegs AI DeepCast satellite pipeline, refreshed with the rest of this page every morning. Water inside an inlet or river mouth can run a little warmer or cooler than the open-water reading.
About the tide in Sarasota
Sarasota sits behind a chain of barrier islands — Longboat Key, Lido Key and Siesta Key — with Sarasota Bay inside and the Gulf of Mexico outside. Water moves between them through two working passes: Big Sarasota Pass at the south end of Lido and New Pass between Lido and Longboat. Almost every local decision about when to leave the dock comes back to what those passes are doing.
The Gulf coast of Florida runs a small tide — usually well under three feet — which fools people into thinking it does not matter here. It matters because the passes are narrow and shallow. A modest range still has to move a whole bay through two gaps, and the current that results is what you actually feel: Big Sarasota Pass shoals and shifts, and an outgoing tide meeting a Gulf swell from the west stands the entrance up steeply enough to turn an easy run into a wet one.
The other Sarasota quirk is the tide's shape. This stretch of coast sits near the transition between a twice-daily tide and a once-daily one, so some days bring four turns and some bring only two. When you get a single high and a single low, the range is often larger and the current runs longer in one direction — worth knowing before you plan a return through the pass.
Sarasota tide questions
What time is high tide in Sarasota today?
High tide in Sarasota today is at 12:14 am (2.3 ft) and 1:23 pm (1.9 ft). The 12:14 am high of 2.3 ft is the larger of the two — that difference between the day's two highs is called diurnal inequality and is normal here.
What time is low tide in Sarasota today?
Low tide in Sarasota today is at 7:36 am (0.4 ft) and 7:10 pm (1.2 ft).
What is the tide range in Sarasota?
Today's range in Sarasota — the difference between the day's highest high and lowest low — is 1.9 ft. The average over the next two weeks is 1.9 ft, so today is below-average. Range varies through the month on the spring–neap cycle.
Is this week a spring tide or a neap tide in Sarasota?
This week is a spring tide period in Sarasota — predicted daily ranges are at or near their largest of the cycle. Spring tides bring the largest ranges and the strongest currents; neap tides the smallest. This is worked out from the predicted water levels themselves rather than from moon phase, which does not always line up — especially on the Gulf coast.
How many tides a day does Sarasota get?
Sarasota has a mixed tide. Some days bring four turns and some only two, and the heights are uneven. On the days with a single high and low the range is often larger and the current runs longer in one direction.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sarasota today?
Sunrise in Sarasota today is at 7:27 am and sunset is at 7:06 pm. The moon is new moon, 0% illuminated.
What tide datum are these Sarasota heights measured from?
All heights on this page are in feet above MLLW (mean lower low water), the standard chart datum used by NOAA for US tide predictions. A predicted height of 0.0 ft means water at the datum, not a dry bottom — and negative predictions do occur on the biggest spring lows.
How accurate are these Sarasota tide predictions?
They are astronomical predictions from NOAA harmonic constituents for the Sarasota, Sarasota Bay station, which is the same basis NOAA publishes its own tables on. They account for the motion of the sun and moon but not for weather. Sustained wind, barometric pressure and river flow can all push real water levels above or below the prediction, sometimes by a foot or more in a strong blow.
Which pass should I use in Sarasota, Big Sarasota Pass or New Pass?
Both shoal and both move. New Pass is dredged more regularly and is generally the more predictable of the two for a boat with any draft, while Big Sarasota Pass carries more water and more current. Neither is marked well enough to run on memory after a storm — check current local knowledge and favor a mid-to-high tide on the way in either way.
Does Sarasota get a red tide effect on water levels?
No. Red tide is a harmful algal bloom and has nothing to do with the astronomical tide, despite the shared word. Bloom conditions affect air and water quality along Sarasota's beaches but do not change the tide times or heights on this page.
Can I get tides and a marine forecast for my own spot near Sarasota?
Yes. The free SeaLegs AI app gives tide predictions plus wind, wave and an AI-rated GO / CAUTION / NO-GO call for any spot you drop a pin on — not just listed stations.
What is the water temperature in Sarasota today?
As of October 10, 2026, the satellite-measured sea surface temperature near Sarasota is about 83°F, and it has held steady over the past 6 days. The water temperature readings on this page come from the SeaLegs AI DeepCast satellite pipeline and are refreshed every morning.
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- Station
- Sarasota, Sarasota Bay
- NOAA ID
- 8726083
- Position
- 27.3317, -82.5450
- Datum
- MLLW
Astronomical tide predictions derived from NOAA harmonic constituents. These do not account for weather — sustained wind, barometric pressure and river flow can push actual water levels above or below the prediction. Not for navigation.