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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL.
Next low tide : 8:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 2:11 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724178
Common Questions About Tides

Big Pine Key, Spanish Harbor, FL Tides - Feb 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:410.53:261.09:100.110:52-0.17:076:10Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:140.54:371.010:140.17:076:10Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:270.55:421.112:04-0.111:20 AM0.17:066:11Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:200.66:381.11:04-0.112:220.17:066:12Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:020.67:261.11:52-0.11:160.17:056:12Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:370.78:081.12:32-0.12:050.07:056:13New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:070.78:461.13:07-0.12:480.07:046:14New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:350.89:231.13:39-0.13:280.07:046:14New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:020.89:581.14:11-0.14:060.07:036:15New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:300.910:331.04:42-0.14:440.07:036:16Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:590.911:090.95:12-0.15:230.07:026:16Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:300.911:470.85:410.06:040.07:016:17Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:020.96:100.06:510.07:016:18Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:290.712:380.96:400.07:460.07:006:18First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:200.61:210.97:140.18:500.06:596:19First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:280.52:150.97:590.110:020.06:596:20First Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:000.43:240.99:010.111:12-0.16:586:20First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:260.54:381.010:160.16:576:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:270.55:461.112:14-0.111:28 AM0.16:566:21Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:140.66:461.21:08-0.212:320.16:566:22Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:560.77:411.31:55-0.21:290.06:556:22Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:350.88:341.32:37-0.22:23-0.16:546:23Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:141.09:251.33:18-0.23:14-0.16:536:24Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:521.110:151.23:58-0.24:05-0.26:526:24Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:321.111:051.14:37-0.14:58-0.26:526:25Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:131.211:560.95:18-0.15:53-0.26:516:25Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:571.26:000.06:53-0.26:506:26Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:510.812:451.16:450.07:59-0.16:496:26Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:570.61:411.17:370.19:10-0.16:486:27Third Quarter29Thu
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 5:08 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 36% 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 (36% 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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