Cortez, Sarasota Bay tide chart
Florida · Cortez · NOAA station 8726217 · times in local time (EDT)
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Tides today, Sunday, October 11
- High 12:05 AM 2.4 ft
- Low 7:49 AM 0.3 ft
- High 1:51 PM 2.0 ft
- Low 7:18 PM 1.4 ft
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Sunrise 7:29 AM · Sunset 7:07 PM · New moon (0%)
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Tide times this week
| Day | High and low tides | Sunrise / sunset | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | H 12:05 AM 2.4 ftL 7:49 AM 0.3 ftH 1:51 PM 2.0 ftL 7:18 PM 1.4 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:07 PM | New moon (0%) |
| Mon Oct 12 | H 12:25 AM 2.5 ftL 8:29 AM 0.2 ftH 2:42 PM 1.9 ftL 7:33 PM 1.5 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:06 PM | New moon (2%) |
| Tue Oct 13 | H 12:48 AM 2.6 ftL 9:09 AM 0.2 ftH 3:39 PM 1.7 ftL 7:44 PM 1.6 ft | 7:30 AM / 7:05 PM | Waxing crescent (6%) |
| Wed Oct 14 | H 1:15 AM 2.6 ftL 9:53 AM 0.2 ftH 4:47 PM 1.6 ftL 7:52 PM 1.6 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:04 PM | Waxing crescent (12%) |
| Thu Oct 15 | H 1:47 AM 2.6 ftL 10:42 AM 0.2 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:03 PM | Waxing crescent (19%) |
| Fri Oct 16 | H 2:23 AM 2.5 ftL 11:41 AM 0.3 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:02 PM | Waxing crescent (28%) |
| Sat Oct 17 | H 3:11 AM 2.3 ftL 12:49 PM 0.3 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:01 PM | First quarter (38%) |
Tidal currents near Cortez, Sarasota Bay
From NOAA's current predictions for Cortez, north of bridge, 0.5 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 NNW (346°) and the ebb toward the SSE (162°). The strongest current this week is 0.9 knots.
| Day | Slack water and peak currents |
|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | Slack 2:07 AMEbb 4:46 AM 0.2 knSlack 7:55 AMFlood 11:47 AM 0.9 knSlack 4:03 PMSlack 7:10 PMFlood 11:02 PM 0.7 kn |
| Mon Oct 12 | Slack 2:27 AMEbb 5:15 AM 0.2 knSlack 8:32 AMFlood 12:27 PM 0.8 knSlack 4:58 PMSlack 7:23 PMFlood 11:24 PM 0.6 kn |
| Tue Oct 13 | Slack 2:52 AMEbb 5:46 AM 0.2 knSlack 9:12 AMFlood 1:11 PM 0.7 knSlack 6:01 PMSlack 7:35 PMFlood 11:51 PM 0.6 kn |
| Wed Oct 14 | Slack 3:23 AMEbb 6:21 AM 0.2 knSlack 9:57 AMFlood 2:03 PM 0.6 knSlack 7:25 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | Flood 12:25 AM 0.5 knSlack 3:59 AMEbb 7:01 AM 0.2 knSlack 10:51 AMFlood 3:06 PM 0.5 knSlack 8:16 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | Flood 1:06 AM 0.4 knSlack 4:42 AMEbb 7:46 AM 0.2 knSlack 11:58 AMFlood 4:18 PM 0.5 knFlood 9:29 PM 0.1 kn |
| Sat Oct 17 | Flood 1:59 AM 0.4 knSlack 5:32 AMEbb 8:45 AM 0.1 knSlack 1:14 PMFlood 5:38 PM 0.5 knFlood 11:18 PM 0.1 kn |
Current predictions can differ a lot over short distances: check the station location on NOAA before planning a passage.
Best fishing times at Cortez, Sarasota Bay
Solunar periods for this spot: major periods (about two hours) are centred on the moon passing overhead or underfoot, and minor periods (about an hour) on moonrise and moonset. Days near the new and full moon rate higher, and so does a period that lines up with sunrise, sunset or a turn of the tide.
| Day | Rating | Major periods | Minor periods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Oct 11 | Excellent | 12:44 AM–2:44 AM, 1:06 PM–3:06 PM | 7:59 AM–8:59 AM, 7:08 PM–8:08 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | Excellent | 1:29 AM–3:29 AM, 1:53 PM–3:53 PM | 8:57 AM–9:57 AM, 7:44 PM–8:44 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | Very good | 2:17 AM–4:17 AM, 2:41 PM–4:41 PM | 9:55 AM–10:55 AM, 8:24 PM–9:24 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | Good | 3:06 AM–5:06 AM, 3:31 PM–5:31 PM | 10:51 AM–11:51 AM, 9:08 PM–10:08 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | Good | 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 | Fair | 4:47 AM–6:47 AM, 5:12 PM–7:12 PM | 12:36 PM–1:36 PM, 10:50 PM–11:50 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | Fair | 5:37 AM–7:37 AM, 6:02 PM–8:02 PM | 1:21 PM–2:21 PM |
Solunar times are a rule of thumb many anglers use, not a guarantee. Moving water around a tide change usually matters as much.
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 9:09 AM on Tuesday, October 13
- 0.2 ft at 9:53 AM on Wednesday, October 14
- 0.2 ft at 8:29 AM on Monday, October 12
- 0.2 ft at 10:42 AM on Thursday, October 15
- 0.3 ft at 11:41 AM on Friday, October 16
- 0.3 ft at 7:49 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 12:05 AM 2.4 ftL 7:49 AM 0.3 ftH 1:51 PM 2.0 ftL 7:18 PM 1.4 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:07 PM |
| Mon Oct 12 | H 12:25 AM 2.5 ftL 8:29 AM 0.2 ftH 2:42 PM 1.9 ftL 7:33 PM 1.5 ft | 7:29 AM / 7:06 PM |
| Tue Oct 13 | H 12:48 AM 2.6 ftL 9:09 AM 0.2 ftH 3:39 PM 1.7 ftL 7:44 PM 1.6 ft | 7:30 AM / 7:05 PM |
| Wed Oct 14 | H 1:15 AM 2.6 ftL 9:53 AM 0.2 ftH 4:47 PM 1.6 ftL 7:52 PM 1.6 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:04 PM |
| Thu Oct 15 | H 1:47 AM 2.6 ftL 10:42 AM 0.2 ft | 7:31 AM / 7:03 PM |
| Fri Oct 16 | H 2:23 AM 2.5 ftL 11:41 AM 0.3 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:02 PM |
| Sat Oct 17 | H 3:11 AM 2.3 ftL 12:49 PM 0.3 ft | 7:32 AM / 7:01 PM |
| Sun Oct 18 | H 4:21 AM 2.2 ftL 2:01 PM 0.4 ftH 10:30 PM 1.7 ft | 7:33 AM / 7:00 PM |
| Mon Oct 19 | L 1:07 AM 1.7 ftH 6:01 AM 2.0 ftL 3:04 PM 0.4 ftH 10:15 PM 1.8 ft | 7:33 AM / 6:59 PM |
| Tue Oct 20 | L 2:49 AM 1.5 ftH 7:42 AM 2.0 ftL 3:55 PM 0.5 ftH 10:25 PM 1.8 ft | 7:34 AM / 6:58 PM |
| Wed Oct 21 | L 3:53 AM 1.3 ftH 9:06 AM 2.0 ftL 4:35 PM 0.6 ftH 10:36 PM 1.9 ft | 7:35 AM / 6:57 PM |
| Thu Oct 22 | L 4:43 AM 1.0 ftH 10:11 AM 2.1 ftL 5:08 PM 0.7 ftH 10:46 PM 2.0 ft | 7:35 AM / 6:56 PM |
| Fri Oct 23 | L 5:26 AM 0.7 ftH 11:06 AM 2.1 ftL 5:37 PM 0.9 ftH 10:57 PM 2.2 ft | 7:36 AM / 6:55 PM |
| Sat Oct 24 | L 6:08 AM 0.4 ftH 11:58 AM 2.0 ftL 6:01 PM 1.1 ftH 11:12 PM 2.4 ft | 7:36 AM / 6:54 PM |
| Sun Oct 25 | L 6:51 AM 0.2 ftH 12:52 PM 2.0 ftL 6:22 PM 1.3 ftH 11:33 PM 2.6 ft | 7:37 AM / 6:54 PM |
| Mon Oct 26 | L 7:36 AM 0.0 ftH 1:52 PM 1.8 ftL 6:37 PM 1.5 ftH 11:58 PM 2.7 ft | 7:38 AM / 6:53 PM |
| Tue Oct 27 | L 8:23 AM -0.2 ftH 3:05 PM 1.7 ftL 6:45 PM 1.6 ft | 7:38 AM / 6:52 PM |
| Wed Oct 28 | H 12:30 AM 2.8 ftL 9:15 AM -0.2 ft | 7:39 AM / 6:51 PM |
| Thu Oct 29 | H 1:08 AM 2.9 ftL 10:13 AM -0.2 ft | 7:40 AM / 6:50 PM |
| Fri Oct 30 | H 1:56 AM 2.8 ftL 11:16 AM -0.2 ft | 7:40 AM / 6:50 PM |
| Sat Oct 31 | H 2:55 AM 2.6 ftL 12:25 PM 0.0 ft | 7:41 AM / 6:49 PM |
| Sun Nov 1 | H 3:13 AM 2.4 ftL 12:36 PM 0.1 ftH 9:09 PM 1.6 ftL 11:29 PM 1.6 ft | 6:42 AM / 5:48 PM |
| Mon Nov 2 | H 4:51 AM 2.1 ftL 1:39 PM 0.2 ftH 8:44 PM 1.7 ft | 6:43 AM / 5:47 PM |
| Tue Nov 3 | L 1:33 AM 1.4 ftH 6:43 AM 2.0 ftL 2:31 PM 0.4 ftH 8:55 PM 1.8 ft | 6:43 AM / 5:47 PM |
| Wed Nov 4 | L 2:55 AM 1.0 ftH 8:22 AM 1.9 ftL 3:13 PM 0.6 ftH 9:09 PM 1.9 ft | 6:44 AM / 5:46 PM |
| Thu Nov 5 | L 3:54 AM 0.7 ftH 9:37 AM 1.9 ftL 3:47 PM 0.8 ftH 9:24 PM 2.1 ft | 6:45 AM / 5:45 PM |
| Fri Nov 6 | L 4:43 AM 0.4 ftH 10:38 AM 1.8 ftL 4:15 PM 1.1 ftH 9:39 PM 2.3 ft | 6:45 AM / 5:45 PM |
| Sat Nov 7 | L 5:25 AM 0.2 ftH 11:34 AM 1.8 ftL 4:39 PM 1.2 ftH 9:56 PM 2.4 ft | 6:46 AM / 5:44 PM |
| Sun Nov 8 | L 6:04 AM 0.0 ftH 12:27 PM 1.7 ftL 4:58 PM 1.4 ftH 10:17 PM 2.5 ft | 6:47 AM / 5:44 PM |
| Mon Nov 9 | L 6:41 AM -0.1 ftH 1:22 PM 1.6 ftL 5:12 PM 1.5 ftH 10:41 PM 2.6 ft | 6:48 AM / 5:43 PM |
| Tue Nov 10 | L 7:18 AM -0.1 ftH 2:21 PM 1.6 ftL 5:19 PM 1.5 ftH 11:08 PM 2.6 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 Cortez, Sarasota Bay
Beaches
- Bradenton Beach 2.5 mi
- Manatee County Beach 2.8 mi
- Seven Pines 4.1 mi
Boat ramps
- Boat ramp 0.7 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Coquina Beach South Boat Ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 2.1 mi
Marinas
- Galati Yacht basin 4.7 mi
Fishing piers and docks
- City Pier 0.4 mi
- Bradenton Pier 0.8 mi
- Bradenton Beach Pier 0.8 mi
- Perico Boardwalk 2.7 mi
Distances from the tide station. Places from © OpenStreetMap contributors; links open in Google Maps.
About the tides at Cortez, Sarasota Bay
Cortez, 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 1.4 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 (2.7 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 Wednesday, November 4, with only 1.3 ft between the day's highest and lowest water.
The lowest tide of the month is -0.2 ft at 9:15 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 2.9 ft at 1:08 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: 8726217
- Type: subordinate (adjusted from a reference station)
- Location: 27.4667, -82.6867
Reference station: St. Petersburg.
Nearby tide stations
- Perico Island 1 mi
- Perico Bayou 2 mi
- Anna Maria Key, Bradenton Beach 3 mi
- Palma Sola Bay (South) 3 mi
- Palma Sola Bay (North) 3 mi
- Desoto Point 5 mi