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 3h 40m 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 - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:220.96:210.912:030.112:390.26:497:54Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:591.07:190.912:510.11:350.16:497:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:301.18:070.91:330.12:210.16:487:55Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:011.28:490.92:100.23:010.06:477:56Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:321.29:300.92:440.23:370.06:477:56New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:041.310:100.93:150.24:12-0.16:467:57New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:371.310:500.93:450.24:47-0.16:457:57New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:121.411:320.94:160.25:24-0.16:457:58New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:481.44:480.26:03-0.16:447:58Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:150.911:27 AM1.45:230.26:46-0.16:437:59Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:000.812:091.36:040.27:33-0.16:437:59Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:490.812:571.36:540.28:27-0.16:428:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon2:430.81:551.27:580.29:240.06:428:00First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:420.93:071.19:180.210:220.06:418:01First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:411.04:321.010:400.211:190.16:418:01First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:351.15:551.011:560.16:408:02Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:251.27:081.012:130.11:030.06:408:02Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:111.38:111.01:040.12:02-0.16:398:03Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:561.49:081.01:520.12:56-0.16:398:03Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:401.510:000.92:380.13:46-0.26:398:04Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:241.510:490.93:220.14:34-0.26:388:04Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:091.511:350.94:060.15:21-0.26:388:05Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:531.54:510.16:08-0.26:388:05Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:200.911:38 AM1.45:370.16:55-0.16:378:06Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:050.812:231.36:270.27:44-0.16:378:06Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:510.81:101.27:240.28:350.06:378:07Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:400.82:011.18:320.29:260.06:368:07Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:320.93:001.09:470.210:170.16:368:08Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:250.94:110.911:000.211:070.16:368:08Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:141.05:270.812:060.26:368:09Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:571.16:360.81:030.16:368:09Waning Crescent31Fri
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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