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 2h 05m 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 - Mar 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:220.52:501.08:390.110:25-0.16:476:27Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:570.54:101.09:520.111:37-0.16:466:28Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:080.55:231.011:060.16:456:28Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:570.66:231.012:38-0.112:130.16:446:29Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:340.77:121.11:26-0.11:090.16:446:29Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:050.87:541.12:04-0.11:560.06:436:30Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:310.98:321.12:37-0.12:370.06:426:30New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:570.99:071.13:080.03:150.06:416:31New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:231.09:421.03:380.03:50-0.16:406:31New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:511.010:171.04:060.04:25-0.16:396:32New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:201.110:530.94:330.05:01-0.16:386:32Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:501.111:320.85:000.05:39-0.16:376:33Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:221.15:270.16:21-0.16:366:33Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:150.711:57 AM1.15:560.17:12-0.16:356:33Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:050.612:381.06:320.18:120.06:346:34First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:100.61:311.07:200.29:210.06:336:34First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:340.52:451.08:290.210:320.06:326:35First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:540.64:101.09:540.211:370.06:316:35First Quarter18Mon
19Tue5:530.75:271.111:130.16:306:36Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed6:400.86:321.212:33-0.112:210.16:296:36Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu7:210.97:311.31:21-0.11:200.06:286:36Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:001.18:251.32:05-0.12:14-0.16:276:37Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:391.29:161.22:46-0.13:05-0.26:266:37Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:191.310:061.23:260.03:56-0.26:256:38Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:001.410:561.14:060.04:46-0.26:236:38Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:421.411:460.94:460.05:39-0.26:226:39Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:261.35:280.16:35-0.26:216:39Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:390.812:131.36:140.17:36-0.16:206:39Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:400.71:081.27:080.18:420.06:196:40Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:560.62:141.18:160.29:510.06:186:40Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:230.63:351.09:350.210:570.06:176:41Third Quarter31Sun
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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