7-Day Tide Forecast
Lido Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8726520. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 88°F
Thursday, Jun 25
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:28 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 4:19 AM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 10:56 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 7:10 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
Friday, Jun 26
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:32 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 7:55 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
Saturday, Jun 27
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:08 PM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 8:36 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
Sunday, Jun 28
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:45 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 9:13 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
Monday, Jun 29
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:23 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 9:47 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 30
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:03 PM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 10:21 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
Wednesday, Jul 1
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 10:53 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Sarasota County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.