Tides Today & Tomorrow in Apalachicola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Apalachicola, FL.
Next low tide : 12:59 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 8:05 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8728690
Common Questions About Tides

Apalachicola, FL Tides - Feb 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:031.36:300.912:29-0.57:296:17Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:031.16:401.012:250.112:52-0.27:296:18Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:120.96:551.11:14-0.11:080.17:286:18Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:490.77:141.12:13-0.31:170.37:276:19First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:370.67:381.23:22-0.41:130.57:276:20First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:091.14:41-0.57:266:21First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:521.16:06-0.67:256:22First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:461.07:13-0.67:256:23Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:181.08:04-0.77:420.97:246:23Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:301.08:48-0.78:220.87:236:24Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:261.04:511.09:28-0.78:560.87:226:25Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:341.15:101.010:03-0.69:320.77:226:26Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:241.25:251.010:32-0.510:090.67:216:27Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:101.25:321.010:56-0.510:470.57:206:27Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:571.25:341.011:17-0.311:230.37:196:28Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:461.25:401.111:38-0.211:590.17:186:29Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:381.15:521.111:590.07:176:30Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:380.96:091.212:38-0.112:210.27:166:30Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:010.86:311.31:23-0.312:420.47:156:31Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:580.76:591.32:22-0.412:530.67:146:32Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:361.33:41-0.57:146:33Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:351.35:19-0.67:136:33Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon9:541.36:47-0.87:126:34Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:181.17:50-0.97:281.17:116:35Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:271.18:43-0.98:150.97:106:36Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:061.44:401.19:31-0.89:000.77:096:36New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:181.44:491.010:16-0.69:490.57:076:37New Moon27Fri
28Sat3:211.54:551.110:54-0.410:380.37:066:38New Moon28Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8728690)

Common Questions About Apalachicola, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Apalachicola, FL today?

Slack tide in Apalachicola, FL is approximately 10:32 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Apalachicola, FL?

Apalachicola, FL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Apalachicola, FL tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Apalachicola, FL?

Tide predictions for Apalachicola, FL come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Apalachicola, FL?

Tide data for Apalachicola, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8728690. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8728690.

What is the moon phase in Apalachicola, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Apalachicola, FL is Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated). This places Apalachicola, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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