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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL.
Next low tide : 12:09 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 46m at 3:48 am (1.3 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 - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:161.59:430.91:590.33:440.06:538:09Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:051.610:171.02:510.24:190.06:538:09Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:531.610:521.13:400.24:540.06:548:08Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:411.611:261.24:300.15:290.06:548:07Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:301.55:220.16:050.06:558:07Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:021.312:201.46:160.16:410.16:558:06Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:411.41:131.27:160.17:200.16:568:05Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:231.42:131.08:220.18:020.26:568:05Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:111.53:260.89:350.18:490.26:578:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:091.54:580.710:530.19:460.36:578:03Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:181.56:300.712:100.16:578:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:331.57:370.81:210.06:588:02Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:421.58:260.812:060.32:200.06:588:01Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:421.69:060.91:130.33:050.06:598:00Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:341.69:401.02:130.23:430.16:597:59New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:201.610:111.13:070.24:170.17:007:58New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:021.510:401.23:550.24:490.17:007:58New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:401.511:091.34:390.25:210.17:007:57New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:171.411:371.35:230.25:510.27:017:56Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:531.36:050.26:210.27:017:55Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:071.412:301.26:500.26:490.27:027:54Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:391.41:101.17:380.27:160.37:027:53Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:141.41:560.98:320.27:420.37:027:52First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:551.32:560.89:360.28:110.37:037:51First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:451.34:270.810:460.28:560.47:037:50First Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:471.46:100.811:570.210:130.47:047:49First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:581.47:130.812:590.27:047:49Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:061.57:530.91:500.17:047:48Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:061.68:271.012:480.42:320.17:057:47Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:001.79:001.21:480.33:090.17:057:46Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:521.79:341.32:410.23:440.17:057:45Full Moon31Mon
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 7:58 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 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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