South Sarasota tides today
- Tide now 2.5 ft ↑ rising · high 1:27 am (2.6 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 12:30–2:30 am average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–1:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 76 °F slight · 3.1 s from the north-northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 72 °F from the NE, gusts 33 · clear
- Sun 7:38 am–6:50 pm 11 h 12 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:50 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30–11:10 am great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in South Sarasota there is high tide at 12:47 am (2.6 ft) and low tide at 9:16 am. Tide coefficient 85. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:27 am. The sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 6:50 pm: 11 h 12 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:06 am to 4:06 am and from 2:38 pm to 4:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Clear, 72 °F.
Fishing in South Sarasota today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 9:16 am
- Minor period 9:53–10:53 am (moonset)
- Steady pressure (30.00 inHg), light offshore wind (11 mph) and some swell (2.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 85 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 8:20 am to 10:20 am, combines the 9:16 am low tide, moonset and some swell. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:50 am, with the 12:47 am high tide and some swell. Also good from 2:50 am to 4:10 am, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: lane snapper, sheepshead, gray snapper and spotted seatrout. October is one of the months when these are seen most: striped mullet and common snook. What you can catch
Beach day in South Sarasota
Is it a beach day?
9 good hoursRip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Low tide at 9:16 am: more sand
- Moderate offshore wind (17 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.2 ft
2.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate offshore wind (17 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 9:16 am
Low tide at 9:16 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:47 am.
The best window, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, water at 76 °F and low tide at 9:16 am, though with moderate offshore wind. 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with beach weather and water at 76 °F, though with moderate offshore wind.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near South Sarasota
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- Siesta Beach 1.9 mi · SW
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
- Crescent Beach 2.1 mi · S
- Parking
- Sarasota Beach 2.1 mi · SW
- Parking
- Public Beach Access 3 2.3 mi · W
- Parking
- Public Beach Access 2 2.3 mi · W
- Indian Beach 5.6 mi · N
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Florida (Florida Healthy Beaches Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near South Sarasota
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Tides in South Sarasota
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:47 am 2.6 ft · coef. 85
- ▼ Low tide 9:16 am -0.2 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 1 h 31 min to high tide at 1:27 am.
Tide coefficient 85 for the 12:47 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 2.8 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (2.7 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.8 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 10 (coefficient 94, 1.8 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 38, 1.7 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:38 am · 6:50 pm | High tide 12:47 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 9:16 am · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 85 | 91% | Major periods 2:06 am · 2:38 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:39 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 10:14 am · -0.2 ft | — | — | Coef. 76 | 84% | Major periods 3:10 am · 3:43 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:39 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 2:15 am · 2.6 ft | Low tide 11:18 am · -0.1 ft | — | — | Coef. 66 | 74% | Major periods 4:15 am · 4:46 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 3:15 am · 2.4 ft | Low tide 12:28 pm · 0.0 ft | — | — | Coef. 56 | 63% | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:47 pm | High tide 3:33 am · 2.2 ft | Low tide 12:38 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 8:48 pm · 1.5 ft | Low tide 11:38 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 51 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:15 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:41 am · 5:46 pm | High tide 5:10 am · 2.0 ft | Low tide 1:42 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 8:48 pm · 1.6 ft | — | Coef. 59 | 41% | Major periods 6:07 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:42 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 1:31 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 7:02 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 2:33 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 9:04 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:56 am · 7:19 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Hayden Roberts Bay station (NOAA), 0.7 mi from South Sarasota. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the St. Petersburg reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at South Sarasota
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 2.5 ft with a period of 4 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 77.9 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.5 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:56 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 42098, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in South Sarasota today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.9 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (9 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:16 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: up to 1.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:14 am · sunrise 7:38 am · sunset 6:50 pm · last light 7:13 pm
- Tide: high 12:47 am (2.6 ft) and low 9:16 am (-0.2 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 75.7 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 8 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:14 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in South Sarasota today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 0.7 ft swell at 4 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 12:47 am (12:30–1:10 am) and low tide 9:16 am (9:00–9:31 am)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 75.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:13 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 4:30 pm to 6:50 pm, combines little swell, light wind and weak current. Also good from 8:30 am to 9:30 am, with slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 2.4 mi
- Wreck 2.8 mi
- Coker (#8) (Bay) 1.9 mi
- Lido Channel Markers (Bay) 2.4 mi
- Powers (#7) (Bay) 3.1 mi
- Evans (#6) (Bay) 3.3 mi
- Ocean Pro Dive Shop 1.0 mi
- Siesta Key Snorkel 1.4 mi
- Florida Underwater Sports Srq 2.3 mi
- Scuba Quest Sarasota 2.6 mi
- Keys Huka Dive 3.4 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in South Sarasota
Now in South Sarasota
- Low / high
- 69 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.03 in · 7%
- Clouds
- 12%
- Humidity
- 77%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 12 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 42
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.07 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Light drizzle | Clear |
| Temperature | 73° | 69° | 69° | 73° | 82° | 82° | 77° | 75° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NE | 8 NNE | 9 NNE | 11 NNE | 16 NE | 16 NE | 9 NNE | 13 NE |
| Gusts | 29 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 32 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.1 ft | 1.9 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 72° 11 NE 1.7 ft
- 3:00 am 72° 9 NE 1.6 ft
- 6:00 am 71° 7 NE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 8 NE 1.4 ft
- 12:00 pm 83° 10 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 87° 10 ENE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 83° 12 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 77° 10 NE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 69 / 83 °F | 17 mph NE | 2.5 ft | 12:47 am | |
| Thu 29 | 71 / 87 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 1:27 am | |
| Fri 30 | 71 / 86 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 2:15 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 85 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 3:15 am | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 82 °F | 12 mph ENE | 1.5 ft | 3:33 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 68 / 82 °F | 12 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 5:10 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 82 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 7:02 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 67 / 82 °F | 9 mph SE | 1.0 ft | 8:42 am · 9:21 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 68 / 81 °F | 12 mph SSW | 2.5 ft | 9:57 am · 9:38 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 67 / 79 °F | 11 mph WNW | 5.8 ft | 10:59 am · 9:55 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 63 / 78 °F | 10 mph NNW | 5.6 ft | 11:55 am · 10:13 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 61 / 78 °F | 10 mph N | 4.5 ft | 12:49 pm · 10:34 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 60 / 73 °F | 8 mph N | 3.5 ft | 1:45 pm · 10:58 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 64 / 73 °F | 8 mph N | 2.4 ft | 11:25 pm |
- Thu 29 Light drizzle 71° / 87° 1.7 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 71° / 86° 1.4 ft
- Sat 31 Drizzle 72° / 85° 1.5 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 71° / 82° 1.5 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 68° / 82° 1.5 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 66° / 82° 1.4 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 67° / 82° 1.0 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (83 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:56 pm (local time).
The sun in South Sarasota
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:47 am
- Full dark 7:41 pm
- Civil dawn 7:14 am
- Civil dusk 7:13 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (49° high)
- Daylight 11 h 12 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:18 pm
- Full dark 7:41 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,262 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in South Sarasota
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:06–4:06 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:38–4:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:53–10:53 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:20–9:20 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in South Sarasota
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- New Pass Fishing Pier 4.2 mi
- Saprito Pier 3.6 mi
- Hammock Preserve Outlook 7.4 mi
- Jetty 6.9 mi
- Boat ramp 2.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Kayak Launch 4.0 mi
- Marina 3.3 mi
- Bayfront Marina (Turtle Beach Marina) 4.7 mi
- Economy Tackle 1.4 mi
- SRQ Fishing 2.2 mi
- All About Fishing 2.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 2 ft at 0.45 mi.
From the shoreline (0.55 mi from South Sarasota) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 0.45 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 0.45 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 0.45 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
There is little open water ahead: in a cove or small bay, cells of about 300 ft cannot show the bottom well near the rocks. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 0.45 mi out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near South SarasotaTides nearby
- Siesta Key1.5 mi
- Sarasota3.5 mi
- Vamo4.9 mi
- Osprey6.7 mi
- Whitfield8.9 mi
- Bayshore Gardens10 mi
- Laurel11 mi
- Longboat Key12 mi
- Nokomis13 mi
- Venice14 mi
South Sarasota at a glance
- Town or city of about 4,950 people. Coordinates: 27.286° N, 82.533° W.
- It is 178 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 11 min later and sets 8 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Hayden Roberts Bay, is 0.7 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces southwest.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Siesta Beach (1.8 mi), Crescent Beach (2.1 mi), Sarasota Beach (2.1 mi).
Questions about South SarasotaQuestions
What time is high tide today in South Sarasota?
Today in South Sarasota there is high tide at 12:47 am (2.6 ft) and low tide at 9:16 am. Tide coefficient 85.
What time is sunset today in South Sarasota?
At 6:50 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:13 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in South Sarasota?
At 7:39 am. First light comes at 6:47 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:06–4:06 am, Minor 9:53–10:53 am, Major 2:38–4:38 pm, Minor 8:20–9:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in South Sarasota?
Light drizzle, from 69 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 7% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in South Sarasota?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 3.1 s from the north-northeast. The water is 75.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit South Sarasota?
The best time to visit South Sarasota is from February to April and from November to December: highs of 73 °F to 82 °F, about 6 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Hayden Roberts Bay (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).