Tides Today & Tomorrow in Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 41m at 12:09 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:10 pm (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724178
Common Questions About Tides

Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL Tides - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:570.92:181.18:140.19:260.07:095:47First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:220.73:161.29:050.110:440.07:095:48First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:550.64:201.210:000.211:56-0.17:105:49Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:160.65:221.310:590.27:105:49Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:190.66:201.31:01-0.111:58 AM0.27:105:50Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:090.67:131.41:55-0.212:550.17:105:51Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:510.68:021.42:41-0.21:480.17:115:51Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:280.78:481.43:22-0.22:370.17:115:52Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:020.79:301.34:00-0.23:240.17:115:53Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:330.810:091.34:36-0.14:090.17:115:53Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:040.810:471.25:12-0.14:540.17:115:54Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:340.911:261.15:46-0.15:410.17:115:55Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:050.96:200.06:320.17:115:56Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:050.912:390.96:540.07:280.17:115:56Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:490.81:160.97:270.18:320.17:115:57Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:430.61:590.98:000.19:400.07:115:58Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:590.52:510.98:380.210:490.07:115:59Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:420.43:511.09:270.211:54-0.17:115:59Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:110.44:531.010:280.27:116:00Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:080.55:521.112:51-0.111:32 AM0.27:116:01Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:500.56:461.21:38-0.212:300.17:116:02Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:270.67:371.32:20-0.21:240.17:106:02New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:020.78:261.42:59-0.22:140.07:106:03New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:370.79:151.43:36-0.23:040.07:106:04New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:110.810:041.34:13-0.23:54-0.17:106:05New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:470.910:531.24:51-0.24:46-0.17:096:05Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:231.011:451.15:28-0.15:43-0.17:096:06Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:031.16:07-0.16:45-0.17:096:07Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:400.912:461.16:470.07:54-0.17:086:07First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:450.71:371.17:310.09:09-0.17:086:08First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:100.52:401.18:210.110:29-0.17:086:09First Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8724178)

Common Questions About Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL today?

Slack tide in Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL is approximately 3:39 pm — 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 Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL?

Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, 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 Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL?

Tide predictions for Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, 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 Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL?

Tide data for Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8724178. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8724178.

What is the moon phase in Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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