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 7h 08m 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 - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:192.73:213.510:350.611:220.47:067:44Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:522.94:083.411:240.511:560.67:077:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:263.14:583.112:160.47:077:42Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:023.35:522.712:300.71:130.47:077:41Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:423.36:542.31:080.92:180.47:087:40Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:303.48:152.01:491.03:320.47:087:39Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:313.49:541.92:381.14:500.47:087:38Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:473.311:201.93:421.26:090.47:097:37Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun10:093.44:581.27:190.47:097:36Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:172.111:21 AM3.56:151.28:150.47:097:35Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:002.212:233.67:231.19:000.47:107:34Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:362.41:153.78:220.99:370.57:107:33New Moon12Wed
13Thu2:082.72:023.69:140.810:110.67:117:32New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:382.92:453.510:010.710:430.77:117:31New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:073.13:243.410:450.611:140.87:117:30New Moon15Sat
16Sun3:353.24:023.211:280.611:440.97:127:29Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:033.34:392.912:110.67:127:27Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:333.35:182.712:131.012:560.67:127:26Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:043.26:022.412:411.11:450.77:137:25Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:403.26:552.21:081.32:420.87:137:24First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:243.18:142.01:331.43:480.87:137:23First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:193.010:142.02:041.55:010.87:147:22First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:313.011:302.13:151.56:100.87:147:21First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:493.14:581.67:080.77:157:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:052.210:56 AM3.36:141.57:540.77:157:19Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:342.411:53 AM3.57:141.38:310.77:157:18Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:022.712:453.68:051.19:050.77:167:17Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:322.91:343.78:530.99:380.77:167:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:023.22:223.79:390.610:100.87:167:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:343.42:113.69:250.49:430.86:176:14Full Moon30Sun
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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