Longboats Key, Sarasota Bay tide chart
Florida · near Sarasota (4 mi) · NOAA station 8726089 · times in local time (EDT)
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Tides today, Sunday, October 11
- High 12:35 AM 2.2 ft
- Low 7:57 AM 0.4 ft
- High 2:21 PM 1.8 ft
- Low 7:26 PM 1.6 ft
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Sunrise 7:28 AM · Sunset 7:07 PM · New moon (0%)
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Hour by hour at Longboats Key, Sarasota BayBest times
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Biting around here in October
- Snook In seasonMoving tide at night around docks and passes (watch closed seasons)
- Redfish In seasonShallow flats on a rising tide
- Spotted seatrout In seasonGrass flats with moving water
- Spanish mackerel In seasonClean moving water near inlets and piers
- Pompano In seasonSurf troughs on the incoming tide
General seasonal guide for Florida. Seasons, sizes and limits vary, so check your state rules before keeping fish.
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Weather and conditions at Longboats Key, Sarasota Bay
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Tide times this week
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | H 12:35 AM 2.2 ftL 7:57 AM 0.4 ftH 2:21 PM 1.8 ftL 7:26 PM 1.6 ft | 7:28 AM / 7:07 PM | New moon (0%) |
| Mon Oct 12 | H 12:55 AM 2.2 ftL 8:37 AM 0.3 ftH 3:12 PM 1.6 ftL 7:41 PM 1.7 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:06 PM | New moon (2%) |
| Tue Oct 13 | H 1:18 AM 2.3 ftL 9:17 AM 0.2 ftH 4:09 PM 1.5 ftL 7:52 PM 1.8 ft | 7:30 AM / 7:05 PM | Waxing crescent (6%) |
| Wed Oct 14 | H 1:45 AM 2.3 ftL 10:01 AM 0.2 ftH 5:17 PM 1.5 ftL 8:00 PM 1.8 ft | 7:30 AM / 7:04 PM | Waxing crescent (12%) |
| Thu Oct 15 | H 2:17 AM 2.3 ftL 10:50 AM 0.3 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:03 PM | Waxing crescent (19%) |
| Fri Oct 16 | H 2:53 AM 2.2 ftL 11:49 AM 0.3 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:02 PM | Waxing crescent (28%) |
| Sat Oct 17 | H 3:41 AM 2.1 ftL 12:57 PM 0.4 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:01 PM | First quarter (38%) |
Tidal currents near Longboats Key, Sarasota Bay
From NOAA's current predictions for New Pass, 0.8 miles away. Slack is when the current turns and the water is calmest; flood runs in with the rising tide and ebb runs out with the falling tide. Times are the peak of each run, in knots. The flood runs toward the NE (46°) and the ebb toward the SW (231°). The strongest current this week is 2.2 knots.
| Day | Slack water and peak currents |
|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | Slack 1:14 AMEbb 4:32 AM 1.6 knSlack 7:36 AMFlood 10:09 AM 2.1 knSlack 3:10 PMEbb 5:14 PM 0.6 knSlack 6:51 PMFlood 9:24 PM 1.6 kn |
| Mon Oct 12 | Slack 1:34 AMEbb 5:01 AM 1.6 knSlack 8:13 AMFlood 10:49 AM 1.9 knSlack 4:05 PMEbb 5:50 PM 0.4 knSlack 7:04 PMFlood 9:46 PM 1.5 kn |
| Tue Oct 13 | Slack 1:59 AMEbb 5:32 AM 1.6 knSlack 8:53 AMFlood 11:33 AM 1.7 knSlack 5:08 PMEbb 6:28 PM 0.2 knSlack 7:16 PMFlood 10:13 PM 1.4 kn |
| Wed Oct 14 | Slack 2:30 AMEbb 6:07 AM 1.6 knSlack 9:38 AMFlood 12:25 PM 1.5 knSlack 6:32 PMFlood 10:47 PM 1.2 kn |
| Thu Oct 15 | Slack 3:06 AMEbb 6:47 AM 1.4 knSlack 10:32 AMFlood 1:28 PM 1.3 knFlood 6:38 PM 0.1 knFlood 11:28 PM 1.1 kn |
| Fri Oct 16 | Slack 3:49 AMEbb 7:32 AM 1.3 knSlack 11:39 AMFlood 2:40 PM 1.2 knFlood 7:51 PM 0.3 kn |
| Sat Oct 17 | Flood 12:21 AM 0.9 knSlack 4:39 AMEbb 8:31 AM 1.1 knSlack 12:55 PMFlood 4:00 PM 1.1 knFlood 9:40 PM 0.3 kn |
Current predictions can differ a lot over short distances: check the station location on NOAA before planning a passage.
Best fishing times at Longboats Key, Sarasota Bay
The bite score (0 to 100) adds up what anglers watch most: moving water (a tide running harder than usual here scores higher), solunar periods (major periods of about two hours centred on the moon overhead or underfoot, minor periods of about an hour on moonrise and moonset), dawn and dusk light, and how close it is to the new or full moon. Best times are the stretches of the day scoring near that day's top.
| Day | Bite score | Best times | Major periods | Minor periods |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | 75 · Excellent | 1:00 AM–3:00 AM | 12:43 AM–2:43 AM, 1:06 PM–3:06 PM | 7:59 AM–8:59 AM, 7:08 PM–8:08 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | 74 · Good | 2:00 AM–3:00 AM | 1:29 AM–3:29 AM, 1:52 PM–3:52 PM | 8:56 AM–9:56 AM, 7:44 PM–8:44 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | 65 · Good | 3:00 AM–4:00 AM | 2:16 AM–4:16 AM, 2:40 PM–4:40 PM | 9:54 AM–10:54 AM, 8:24 PM–9:24 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | 61 · Good | 4:00 AM–5:00 AM | 3:05 AM–5:05 AM, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM | 10:51 AM–11:51 AM, 9:08 PM–10:08 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | 58 · Good | 4:00 AM–6:00 AM, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | 3:56 AM–5:56 AM, 4:21 PM–6:21 PM | 11:45 AM–12:45 PM, 9:57 PM–10:57 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | 61 · Good | 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, 5:00 AM–7:00 AM | 4:46 AM–6:46 AM, 5:12 PM–7:12 PM | 12:35 PM–1:35 PM, 10:50 PM–11:50 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | 61 · Good | 6:00 AM–8:00 AM, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | 5:37 AM–7:37 AM, 6:01 PM–8:01 PM | 1:20 PM–2:20 PM |
A planning aid, not a guarantee. Wind, water clarity, bait and pressure changes matter too; the forecast above adds live wind and pressure when you open the page.
Best daylight low tides in the next two weeks
The lowest water that falls between sunrise and sunset, for tide pooling and beachcombing.
- 0.2 ft at 9:17 AM on Tuesday, October 13
- 0.2 ft at 10:01 AM on Wednesday, October 14
- 0.3 ft at 8:37 AM on Monday, October 12
- 0.3 ft at 10:50 AM on Thursday, October 15
- 0.3 ft at 11:49 AM on Friday, October 16
- 0.4 ft at 7:57 AM on Sunday, October 11
Tide table: October 11 to November 10, 2026
Full 2026 tide table Full 2027 tide table
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | H 12:35 AM 2.2 ftL 7:57 AM 0.4 ftH 2:21 PM 1.8 ftL 7:26 PM 1.6 ft | 7:28 AM / 7:07 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | H 12:55 AM 2.2 ftL 8:37 AM 0.3 ftH 3:12 PM 1.6 ftL 7:41 PM 1.7 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:06 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | H 1:18 AM 2.3 ftL 9:17 AM 0.2 ftH 4:09 PM 1.5 ftL 7:52 PM 1.8 ft | 7:30 AM / 7:05 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | H 1:45 AM 2.3 ftL 10:01 AM 0.2 ftH 5:17 PM 1.5 ftL 8:00 PM 1.8 ft | 7:30 AM / 7:04 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | H 2:17 AM 2.3 ftL 10:50 AM 0.3 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:03 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | H 2:53 AM 2.2 ftL 11:49 AM 0.3 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:02 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | H 3:41 AM 2.1 ftL 12:57 PM 0.4 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:01 PM |
| Sun Oct 18 | H 4:51 AM 1.9 ftL 2:09 PM 0.5 ftH 11:00 PM 1.5 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:00 PM |
| Mon Oct 19 | L 1:15 AM 2.0 ftH 6:31 AM 1.8 ftL 3:12 PM 0.5 ftH 10:45 PM 1.6 ft | 7:33 AM / 6:59 PM |
| Tue Oct 20 | L 2:57 AM 1.8 ftH 8:12 AM 1.8 ftL 4:03 PM 0.6 ftH 10:55 PM 1.6 ft | 7:34 AM / 6:58 PM |
| Wed Oct 21 | L 4:01 AM 1.5 ftH 9:36 AM 1.8 ftL 4:43 PM 0.7 ftH 11:06 PM 1.7 ft | 7:34 AM / 6:57 PM |
| Thu Oct 22 | L 4:51 AM 1.2 ftH 10:41 AM 1.8 ftL 5:16 PM 0.8 ftH 11:16 PM 1.8 ft | 7:35 AM / 6:56 PM |
| Fri Oct 23 | L 5:34 AM 0.8 ftH 11:36 AM 1.8 ftL 5:45 PM 1.1 ftH 11:27 PM 1.9 ft | 7:35 AM / 6:55 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | L 6:16 AM 0.5 ftH 12:28 PM 1.8 ftL 6:09 PM 1.3 ftH 11:42 PM 2.1 ft | 7:36 AM / 6:54 PM |
| Sun Oct 25 | L 6:59 AM 0.2 ftH 1:22 PM 1.7 ftL 6:30 PM 1.5 ft | 7:37 AM / 6:53 PM |
| Mon Oct 26 | H 12:03 AM 2.3 ftL 7:44 AM 0.0 ftH 2:22 PM 1.6 ftL 6:45 PM 1.7 ft | 7:37 AM / 6:52 PM |
| Tue Oct 27 | H 12:28 AM 2.4 ftL 8:31 AM -0.2 ftH 3:35 PM 1.5 ftL 6:53 PM 1.8 ft | 7:38 AM / 6:52 PM |
| Wed Oct 28 | H 1:00 AM 2.5 ftL 9:23 AM -0.3 ftH 5:17 PM 1.4 ftL 6:47 PM 1.8 ft | 7:39 AM / 6:51 PM |
| Thu Oct 29 | H 1:38 AM 2.5 ftL 10:21 AM -0.3 ft | 7:39 AM / 6:50 PM |
| Fri Oct 30 | H 2:26 AM 2.5 ftL 11:24 AM -0.2 ft | 7:40 AM / 6:49 PM |
| Sat Oct 31 | H 3:25 AM 2.3 ftL 12:33 PM -0.1 ft | 7:41 AM / 6:49 PM |
| Sun Nov 1 | H 3:43 AM 2.1 ftL 12:44 PM 0.1 ftH 9:39 PM 1.4 ftL 11:37 PM 1.9 ft | 6:41 AM / 5:48 PM |
| Mon Nov 2 | H 5:21 AM 1.9 ftL 1:47 PM 0.3 ftH 9:14 PM 1.5 ft | 6:42 AM / 5:47 PM |
| Tue Nov 3 | L 1:41 AM 1.6 ftH 7:13 AM 1.7 ftL 2:39 PM 0.5 ftH 9:25 PM 1.6 ft | 6:43 AM / 5:46 PM |
| Wed Nov 4 | L 3:03 AM 1.2 ftH 8:52 AM 1.7 ftL 3:21 PM 0.7 ftH 9:39 PM 1.7 ft | 6:43 AM / 5:46 PM |
| Thu Nov 5 | L 4:02 AM 0.8 ftH 10:07 AM 1.6 ftL 3:55 PM 1.0 ftH 9:54 PM 1.9 ft | 6:44 AM / 5:45 PM |
| Fri Nov 6 | L 4:51 AM 0.4 ftH 11:08 AM 1.6 ftL 4:23 PM 1.2 ftH 10:09 PM 2.0 ft | 6:45 AM / 5:44 PM |
| Sat Nov 7 | L 5:33 AM 0.2 ftH 12:04 PM 1.6 ftL 4:47 PM 1.4 ftH 10:26 PM 2.1 ft | 6:46 AM / 5:44 PM |
| Sun Nov 8 | L 6:12 AM 0.0 ftH 12:57 PM 1.5 ftL 5:06 PM 1.6 ftH 10:47 PM 2.2 ft | 6:46 AM / 5:43 PM |
| Mon Nov 9 | L 6:49 AM -0.1 ftH 1:52 PM 1.4 ftL 5:20 PM 1.7 ftH 11:11 PM 2.3 ft | 6:47 AM / 5:43 PM |
| Tue Nov 10 | L 7:26 AM -0.1 ftH 2:51 PM 1.4 ftL 5:27 PM 1.7 ftH 11:38 PM 2.3 ft | 6:48 AM / 5:42 PM |
Heights are in feet above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero line on most US nautical charts. A minus height means the water drops below that line.
Around Longboats Key, Sarasota Bay
Beaches
- Indian Beach 2.6 mi
- Public Beach Access 2 4.6 mi
- Public Beach Access 3 4.7 mi
- Sarasota Beach 5.1 mi
Boat ramps
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Kayak Launch 2.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.6 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
Marinas
- Marina @ Bayshore Gardens 5.6 mi
Fishing piers and docks
- New Pass Fishing Pier 1.1 mi
- Saprito Pier 2.2 mi
Distances from the tide station. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; links open in Google Maps.
Fish in the waters around Longboats Key, Sarasota Bay
40 kinds of fish, sharks and rays have been recorded within 15 km (about 9 miles) of this spot, most often Cobia, Gafftopsail Catfish, Pinfish. The bar shows how many records each has.
- Cobia Rachycentron canadumSalt water · 643 records
- Gafftopsail Catfish Bagre marinusSalt water · 22 records
- Pinfish Lagodon rhomboidesSalt water · 15 records
- Gulf Pipefish Syngnathus scovelliSalt water · 12 records
- Striped Burrfish Chilomycterus schoepfiiSalt water · 12 records
- Sailfin Molly Poecilia latipinnaSalt water · 12 records
- Gulf Toadfish Opsanus betaSalt water · 11 records
- Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalusSalt water · 11 records
- Eastern Mosquitofish Gambusia holbrookiBrackish water · 10 records
- Atlantic Spadefish Chaetodipterus faberSalt water · 8 records
- Planehead Filefish Stephanolepis hispidusSalt water · 8 records
- Redfin Needlefish Strongylura notataSalt water · 8 records
- Hardhead Catfish Ariopsis felisSalt water · 7 records
- Longnose Killifish Fundulus similisSalt water · 7 records
- Pigfish Orthopristis chrysopteraSalt water · 6 records
- Spotted Seatrout Cynoscion nebulosusSalt water · 6 records
- Inshore Lizardfish Synodus foetensSalt water · 6 records
- Goldspotted Killifish Floridichthys carpioSalt water · 5 records
- Southern Puffer Sphoeroides nephelusSalt water · 5 records
- Lined Sole Achirus lineatusSalt water · 5 records
- Blackcheek Tonguefish Symphurus plagiusaSalt water · 5 records
- Gulf Killifish Fundulus grandisBrackish water · 5 records
- Leopard Searobin Prionotus scitulusSalt water · 5 records
- Dusky Pipefish Syngnathus floridaeSalt water · 4 records
- Common Snook Centropomus undecimalisSalt water · 4 records
- Lane Snapper Lutjanus synagrisSalt water · 4 records
- Grey Snapper Lutjanus griseusSalt water · 4 records
- Belted Sandfish Serranus subligariusSalt water · 4 records
- Southern Stargazer Astroscopus y-graecumSalt water · 4 records
- Whip Eel Bascanichthys scuticarisSalt water · 4 records
- Orange Filefish Aluterus schoepfiiSalt water · 4 records
- Scrawled Cowfish Acanthostracion quadricornisSalt water · 4 records
- Tidewater Silverside Menidia peninsulaeSalt water · 4 records
- Scaled Herring Harengula jaguanaSalt water · 4 records
- Sheepshead Minnow Cyprinodon variegatusSalt water · 4 records
- Atlantic Thread Herring Opisthonema oglinumSalt water · 4 records
- Permit Trachinotus falcatusSalt water · 4 records
- Least Killifish Heterandria formosaBrackish water · 3 records
- King Mackerel Scomberomorus cavallaSalt water · 3 records
- Sharksucker Echeneis naucratesSalt water · 3 records
Records from GBIF datasets released under CC0 or CC BY 4.0 (museum collections, surveys and community sightings). It shows what has been found here, not a complete list. Check your state rules before keeping fish.
About the tides at Longboats Key, Sarasota Bay
Longboats Key, Sarasota Bay gets two high tides and two low tides most days, but one high is clearly higher than the other (and one low clearly lower), which is called a mixed tide. Over the next month the water typically rises or falls about 1.1 ft between a high and the next low.
The biggest swings in this window come around Thursday, October 29, when the day's range reaches 2.8 ft, and again around Tuesday, November 10 (2.4 ft). Here the biggest ranges depend on the moon's phase and on how far north or south of the equator it is, so they don't always line up with the new and full moon. The calmest day is Thursday, October 22, with only 1.0 ft between the day's highest and lowest water.
The lowest tide of the month is -0.3 ft at 9:23 AM on Wednesday, October 28. There are 8 minus tides (lows below the chart's zero line) in this window: the best times for tide pools, clamming and walking the flats.
The highest predicted tide is 2.5 ft at 1:38 AM on Thursday, October 29. Onshore wind or a storm can push the real water level above that.
This is a subordinate station: NOAA calculates its times and heights by adjusting a nearby reference station, so expect them to be a few minutes or a few tenths of a foot off on any given day.
Station details
- NOAA station ID: 8726089
- Type: subordinate (adjusted from a reference station)
- Location: 27.3400, -82.5900
Reference station: St. Petersburg.