Tides Today & Tomorrow in Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 21m at 6:03 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:41 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724274
Common Questions About Tides

Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL Tides - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:282.212:422.48:080.48:390.26:507:55Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:152.21:082.68:410.49:200.06:497:55Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:562.11:342.79:120.59:57-0.16:487:56Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:342.12:012.89:410.510:33-0.26:487:56Full Moon4Fri
5Sat3:101.92:292.810:090.511:08-0.36:477:57Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:471.82:592.810:350.611:44-0.46:467:57Full Moon6Sun
7Mon4:261.73:312.811:000.66:467:58Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:081.64:062.712:22-0.311:25 AM0.76:457:58Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:541.54:442.61:05-0.311:53 AM0.86:447:59Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:481.45:272.51:53-0.212:290.86:447:59Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:501.46:222.42:49-0.11:250.96:438:00Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:561.57:332.43:480.02:541.06:438:00Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:511.78:582.34:470.14:310.96:428:01Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon10:341.910:202.35:400.25:510.76:428:01Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue11:122.211:322.36:290.26:570.36:418:02Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:492.57:130.37:550.06:418:02Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:362.312:262.97:550.48:49-0.46:408:03Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:352.21:053.18:360.49:40-0.76:408:03New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:312.11:473.39:160.410:31-0.86:398:04New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:251.92:323.49:560.411:22-0.96:398:04New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:171.83:193.410:380.56:398:05Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:101.64:103.312:15-0.811:23 AM0.56:388:05Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:041.55:043.01:11-0.612:140.66:388:06Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:021.56:022.82:11-0.41:160.76:388:06First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:051.67:092.53:12-0.22:350.86:378:07First Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:081.78:272.24:110.04:040.76:378:07First Quarter26Sat
27Sun10:021.99:502.15:050.25:250.76:378:08First Quarter27Sun
28Mon10:452.211:042.05:540.46:350.56:368:08Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:202.46:370.57:320.36:368:09Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:041.911:52 AM2.57:160.58:200.16:368:09Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:551.812:222.77:530.69:02-0.16:368:10Waxing Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8724274)

Common Questions About Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL Tides

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

Slack tide in Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL is approximately 8:52 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 Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL?

Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, 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 Torch Key, Harbor Channel, 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 Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL?

Tide predictions for Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, 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 Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL?

Tide data for Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8724274. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8724274.

What is the moon phase in Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, 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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