Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass tide chart
Florida · near Siesta Key (2 mi) · NOAA station 8726034 · times in local time (EDT)
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Tides today, Sunday, October 11
- Low 6:53 AM 0.2 ft
- High 1:41 PM 1.7 ft
- Low 6:02 PM 1.2 ft
- High 11:56 PM 2.4 ft
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Sunrise 7:28 AM · Sunset 7:07 PM · New moon (0%)
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Hour by hour at Siesta Key, Big Sarasota PassBest 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 Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass
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Tide times this week
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | L 6:53 AM 0.2 ftH 1:41 PM 1.7 ftL 6:02 PM 1.2 ftH 11:56 PM 2.4 ft | 7:28 AM / 7:07 PM | New moon (0%) |
| Mon Oct 12 | L 7:33 AM 0.2 ftH 2:31 PM 1.6 ftL 6:22 PM 1.3 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:06 PM | New moon (2%) |
| Tue Oct 13 | H 12:18 AM 2.4 ftL 8:13 AM 0.2 ftH 3:25 PM 1.6 ftL 6:37 PM 1.4 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:05 PM | Waxing crescent (6%) |
| Wed Oct 14 | H 12:45 AM 2.4 ftL 8:58 AM 0.2 ftH 4:30 PM 1.5 ftL 6:47 PM 1.5 ft | 7:30 AM / 7:04 PM | Waxing crescent (12%) |
| Thu Oct 15 | H 1:16 AM 2.3 ftL 9:52 AM 0.3 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:03 PM | Waxing crescent (19%) |
| Fri Oct 16 | H 1:54 AM 2.3 ftL 10:59 AM 0.3 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:02 PM | Waxing crescent (28%) |
| Sat Oct 17 | H 2:42 AM 2.2 ftL 12:14 PM 0.3 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:01 PM | First quarter (38%) |
Tidal currents near Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass
From NOAA's current predictions for Big Sarasota Pass, 1.1 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 N (6°) and the ebb toward the S (183°). The strongest current this week is 2.2 knots.
| Day | Slack water and peak currents |
|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | Slack 12:58 AMEbb 3:54 AM 1.6 knSlack 7:48 AMFlood 11:08 AM 2.1 knSlack 2:54 PMEbb 4:36 PM 0.6 knSlack 7:03 PMFlood 10:23 PM 1.6 kn |
| Mon Oct 12 | Slack 1:18 AMEbb 4:23 AM 1.6 knSlack 8:25 AMFlood 11:48 AM 1.9 knSlack 3:49 PMEbb 5:12 PM 0.4 knSlack 7:16 PMFlood 10:45 PM 1.5 kn |
| Tue Oct 13 | Slack 1:43 AMEbb 4:54 AM 1.6 knSlack 9:05 AMFlood 12:32 PM 1.7 knSlack 4:52 PMEbb 5:50 PM 0.2 knSlack 7:28 PMFlood 11:12 PM 1.4 kn |
| Wed Oct 14 | Slack 2:14 AMEbb 5:29 AM 1.6 knSlack 9:50 AMFlood 1:24 PM 1.5 knSlack 6:16 PMSlack 7:28 PMFlood 11:46 PM 1.2 kn |
| Thu Oct 15 | Slack 2:50 AMEbb 6:09 AM 1.4 knSlack 10:44 AMFlood 2:27 PM 1.3 knFlood 7:37 PM 0.1 kn |
| Fri Oct 16 | Flood 12:27 AM 1.1 knSlack 3:33 AMEbb 6:54 AM 1.3 knSlack 11:51 AMFlood 3:39 PM 1.2 knFlood 8:50 PM 0.3 kn |
| Sat Oct 17 | Flood 1:20 AM 0.9 knSlack 4:23 AMEbb 7:53 AM 1.1 knSlack 1:07 PMFlood 4:59 PM 1.1 knFlood 10:39 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 Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass
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 | 90 · Excellent | 1:00 AM–3:00 AM, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM | 12:43 AM–2:43 AM, 1:06 PM–3:06 PM | 7:58 AM–8:58 AM, 7:08 PM–8:08 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | 76 · Excellent | 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 | 67 · 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 | 58 · Good | 3:00 AM–5:00 AM | 3:05 AM–5:05 AM, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM | 10:50 AM–11:50 AM, 9:08 PM–10:08 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | 56 · Good | 4:00 AM–6:00 AM, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | 3:55 AM–5:55 AM, 4:21 PM–6:21 PM | 11:44 AM–12:44 PM, 9:57 PM–10:57 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | 59 · 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 7:33 AM on Monday, October 12
- 0.2 ft at 8:13 AM on Tuesday, October 13
- 0.2 ft at 8:58 AM on Wednesday, October 14
- 0.3 ft at 9:52 AM on Thursday, October 15
- 0.3 ft at 10:59 AM on Friday, October 16
- 0.3 ft at 12:14 PM on Saturday, October 17
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 | L 6:53 AM 0.2 ftH 1:41 PM 1.7 ftL 6:02 PM 1.2 ftH 11:56 PM 2.4 ft | 7:28 AM / 7:07 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | L 7:33 AM 0.2 ftH 2:31 PM 1.6 ftL 6:22 PM 1.3 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:06 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | H 12:18 AM 2.4 ftL 8:13 AM 0.2 ftH 3:25 PM 1.6 ftL 6:37 PM 1.4 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:05 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | H 12:45 AM 2.4 ftL 8:58 AM 0.2 ftH 4:30 PM 1.5 ftL 6:47 PM 1.5 ft | 7:30 AM / 7:04 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | H 1:16 AM 2.3 ftL 9:52 AM 0.3 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:03 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | H 1:54 AM 2.3 ftL 10:59 AM 0.3 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:02 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | H 2:42 AM 2.2 ftL 12:14 PM 0.3 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:01 PM |
| Sun Oct 18 | H 3:48 AM 2.1 ftL 1:21 PM 0.4 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:00 PM |
| Mon Oct 19 | H 5:19 AM 2.0 ftL 2:11 PM 0.4 ftH 9:39 PM 1.7 ft | 7:33 AM / 6:59 PM |
| Tue Oct 20 | L 1:52 AM 1.5 ftH 6:59 AM 1.9 ftL 2:51 PM 0.4 ftH 9:42 PM 1.8 ft | 7:33 AM / 6:58 PM |
| Wed Oct 21 | L 2:50 AM 1.2 ftH 8:23 AM 1.9 ftL 3:22 PM 0.6 ftH 9:54 PM 1.9 ft | 7:34 AM / 6:57 PM |
| Thu Oct 22 | L 3:36 AM 1.0 ftH 9:32 AM 1.9 ftL 3:48 PM 0.7 ftH 10:08 PM 2.0 ft | 7:35 AM / 6:56 PM |
| Fri Oct 23 | L 4:18 AM 0.7 ftH 10:32 AM 1.8 ftL 4:10 PM 0.9 ftH 10:23 PM 2.1 ft | 7:35 AM / 6:55 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | L 4:59 AM 0.4 ftH 11:28 AM 1.8 ftL 4:32 PM 1.0 ftH 10:40 PM 2.3 ft | 7:36 AM / 6:54 PM |
| Sun Oct 25 | L 5:41 AM 0.1 ftH 12:23 PM 1.8 ftL 4:55 PM 1.2 ftH 11:02 PM 2.5 ft | 7:36 AM / 6:53 PM |
| Mon Oct 26 | L 6:26 AM -0.1 ftH 1:20 PM 1.7 ftL 5:19 PM 1.3 ftH 11:30 PM 2.6 ft | 7:37 AM / 6:52 PM |
| Tue Oct 27 | L 7:15 AM -0.3 ftH 2:20 PM 1.6 ftL 5:44 PM 1.4 ft | 7:38 AM / 6:52 PM |
| Wed Oct 28 | H 12:04 AM 2.7 ftL 8:08 AM -0.3 ftH 3:27 PM 1.5 ftL 6:09 PM 1.4 ft | 7:38 AM / 6:51 PM |
| Thu Oct 29 | H 12:44 AM 2.8 ftL 9:07 AM -0.3 ft | 7:39 AM / 6:50 PM |
| Fri Oct 30 | H 1:31 AM 2.7 ftL 10:12 AM -0.2 ft | 7:40 AM / 6:49 PM |
| Sat Oct 31 | H 2:26 AM 2.6 ftL 11:22 AM -0.1 ft | 7:40 AM / 6:49 PM |
| Sun Nov 1 | H 2:36 AM 2.4 ftL 11:30 AM 0.0 ft | 6:41 AM / 5:48 PM |
| Mon Nov 2 | H 4:17 AM 2.1 ftL 12:29 PM 0.2 ftH 7:45 PM 1.6 ft | 6:42 AM / 5:47 PM |
| Tue Nov 3 | L 12:24 AM 1.3 ftH 6:13 AM 1.9 ftL 1:16 PM 0.4 ftH 8:03 PM 1.8 ft | 6:42 AM / 5:46 PM |
| Wed Nov 4 | L 1:51 AM 1.0 ftH 7:53 AM 1.7 ftL 1:54 PM 0.6 ftH 8:24 PM 2.0 ft | 6:43 AM / 5:46 PM |
| Thu Nov 5 | L 2:53 AM 0.7 ftH 9:14 AM 1.6 ftL 2:25 PM 0.8 ftH 8:45 PM 2.1 ft | 6:44 AM / 5:45 PM |
| Fri Nov 6 | L 3:43 AM 0.4 ftH 10:21 AM 1.6 ftL 2:52 PM 1.0 ftH 9:06 PM 2.2 ft | 6:45 AM / 5:44 PM |
| Sat Nov 7 | L 4:27 AM 0.2 ftH 11:19 AM 1.5 ftL 3:16 PM 1.2 ftH 9:27 PM 2.3 ft | 6:45 AM / 5:44 PM |
| Sun Nov 8 | L 5:07 AM 0.1 ftH 12:10 PM 1.5 ftL 3:39 PM 1.3 ftH 9:49 PM 2.4 ft | 6:46 AM / 5:43 PM |
| Mon Nov 9 | L 5:45 AM 0.0 ftH 12:58 PM 1.5 ftL 4:00 PM 1.3 ftH 10:14 PM 2.4 ft | 6:47 AM / 5:43 PM |
| Tue Nov 10 | L 6:24 AM -0.1 ftH 1:45 PM 1.4 ftL 4:20 PM 1.4 ftH 10:44 PM 2.4 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 Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass
Beaches
- Public Beach Access 2 0.6 mi
- Public Beach Access 3 0.7 mi
- Sarasota Beach 0.9 mi
- Siesta Beach 1.5 mi
Boat ramps
- Boat ramp 2.9 mi
- Boat ramp 3.4 mi
- Kayak Launch 4.1 mi
- Boat ramp 4.4 mi
Marinas
Fishing piers and docks
- Saprito Pier 3.5 mi
- New Pass Fishing Pier 3.5 mi
Distances from the tide station. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; links open in Google Maps.
Fish in the waters around Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass
38 kinds of fish, sharks and rays have been recorded within 15 km (about 9 miles) of this spot, most often Cobia, Gafftopsail Catfish, Sailfin Molly. The bar shows how many records each has.
- Cobia Rachycentron canadumSalt water · 636 records
- Gafftopsail Catfish Bagre marinusSalt water · 20 records
- Sailfin Molly Poecilia latipinnaSalt water · 16 records
- Eastern Mosquitofish Gambusia holbrookiBrackish water · 15 records
- Pinfish Lagodon rhomboidesSalt water · 12 records
- Gulf Pipefish Syngnathus scovelliSalt water · 10 records
- Sheepshead Archosargus probatocephalusSalt water · 10 records
- Gulf Toadfish Opsanus betaSalt water · 9 records
- Striped Burrfish Chilomycterus schoepfiiSalt water · 9 records
- Longnose Killifish Fundulus similisSalt water · 9 records
- Hardhead Catfish Ariopsis felisSalt water · 8 records
- Redfin Needlefish Strongylura notataSalt water · 8 records
- Goldspotted Killifish Floridichthys carpioSalt water · 7 records
- Atlantic Spadefish Chaetodipterus faberSalt water · 7 records
- Gulf Killifish Fundulus grandisBrackish water · 7 records
- Planehead Filefish Stephanolepis hispidusSalt water · 7 records
- Pigfish Orthopristis chrysopteraSalt water · 6 records
- Blacktip Shark Carcharhinus limbatusSalt water · 6 records
- Least Killifish Heterandria formosaBrackish water · 5 records
- Common Snook Centropomus undecimalisSalt water · 5 records
- Spotted Seatrout Cynoscion nebulosusSalt water · 5 records
- Spinner Shark Carcharhinus brevipinnaSalt water · 5 records
- Sheepshead Minnow Cyprinodon variegatusSalt water · 5 records
- Inshore Lizardfish Synodus foetensSalt water · 5 records
- Leopard Searobin Prionotus scitulusSalt water · 5 records
- Mayan Cichlid Mayaheros urophthalmusBrackish water · 5 records
- Southern Stargazer Astroscopus y-graecumSalt water · 4 records
- Whip Eel Bascanichthys scuticarisSalt water · 4 records
- Orange Filefish Aluterus schoepfiiSalt water · 4 records
- Southern Puffer Sphoeroides nephelusSalt water · 4 records
- Blackcheek Tonguefish Symphurus plagiusaSalt water · 4 records
- Tidewater Silverside Menidia peninsulaeSalt water · 4 records
- Spot Croaker Leiostomus xanthurusSalt water · 4 records
- Atlantic Thread Herring Opisthonema oglinumSalt water · 4 records
- Permit Trachinotus falcatusSalt water · 4 records
- Rainwater Killifish Lucania parvaSalt water · 3 records
- Striped Mojarra Eugerres plumieriSalt water · 3 records
- Jenny Mojarra Eucinostomus gulaSalt water · 3 records
Fresh water nearby · 2 species
Rivers, creeks and ponds within 15 km, not the tidal water itself.
- Florida Gar Lepisosteus platyrhincusFresh water · 7 records
- Bluefin Killifish Lucania goodeiFresh 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 Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass
Siesta Key, Big Sarasota Pass 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 1.4 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 3.1 ft, and again around Tuesday, November 10 (2.5 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 1.3 ft between the day's highest and lowest water.
The lowest tide of the month is -0.3 ft at 8:08 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 2.8 ft at 12:44 AM on Thursday, October 29. Onshore wind or a storm can push the real water level above that.
This is a reference (harmonic) station: NOAA predicts its tides directly from years of measured water levels here, which makes it among the most reliable predictions on the coast.
Station details
- NOAA station ID: 8726034
- Type: reference (harmonic)
- Location: 27.2839, -82.5650