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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 6:03 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 04m at 8:19 am (2.8 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 - Dec 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:403.65:241.912:39-0.16:535:36Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:383.36:231.91:400.16:545:36Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:443.07:262.012:580.92:410.36:545:36Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:012.78:262.22:250.93:390.56:555:36Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:262.49:172.43:510.94:310.76:565:36Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu9:462.39:592.65:070.75:180.86:565:37Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:522.210:362.86:110.56:000.86:575:37Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:452.111:092.97:030.36:390.86:585:37Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:302.07:470.17:150.86:585:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:101.98:260.07:500.86:595:37New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:143.01:461.99:03-0.18:220.87:005:38New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:483.02:221.89:38-0.28:530.77:005:38New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:233.02:571.710:14-0.39:230.77:015:38New Moon13Thu
14Fri2:003.03:351.710:50-0.29:540.87:025:39Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat2:382.94:141.711:29-0.210:290.87:025:39Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:182.94:561.712:10-0.17:035:39Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:002.85:391.812:550.07:035:40Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:492.66:261.812:060.91:420.27:045:40First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:482.47:132.01:180.82:300.37:045:41First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:022.28:022.22:420.73:200.47:055:41First Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:272.08:492.44:010.54:090.57:065:42First Quarter21Fri
22Sat9:501.99:362.65:120.24:580.67:065:42Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:021.810:242.96:15-0.15:460.67:065:43Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:051.87:13-0.56:350.57:075:43Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:001.78:07-0.77:220.57:075:44Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:043.31:511.68:58-0.98:100.47:085:44Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:563.42:381.69:48-0.98:580.37:085:45Full Moon27Thu
28Fri1:483.43:231.610:37-0.89:480.37:095:46Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:403.34:071.611:26-0.610:410.37:095:46Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:333.14:511.712:16-0.47:095:47Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon4:262.85:361.81:05-0.17:105:47Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:11 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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