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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 16m at 2:31 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 6:42 pm (2.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724274
Common Questions About Tides

Big Torch Key, Harbor Channel, FL Tides - Jun 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:011.612:082.77:390.79:07-0.26:368:10Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:461.612:412.88:120.79:45-0.36:368:11New Moon2Thu
3Fri2:271.51:172.88:440.710:21-0.46:358:11New Moon3Fri
4Sat3:071.51:542.99:150.710:58-0.56:358:12New Moon4Sat
5Sun3:471.42:332.99:470.711:36-0.56:358:12New Moon5Sun
6Mon4:281.43:132.910:220.76:358:12Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:101.53:562.912:17-0.411:01 AM0.76:358:13Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:521.54:422.812:59-0.311:48 AM0.76:358:13Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:351.65:322.71:45-0.212:470.86:358:14Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:191.86:312.52:31-0.12:010.86:358:14First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:032.07:422.23:180.13:240.66:358:14First Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:482.29:062.04:050.34:430.46:358:15First Quarter12Sun
13Mon9:332.510:321.84:510.45:560.16:358:15Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:192.811:511.75:370.57:02-0.26:358:15Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:073.06:240.68:03-0.56:368:16Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:591.611:56 AM3.27:120.68:59-0.76:368:16Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:581.512:483.38:000.59:52-0.86:368:16Full Moon17Fri
18Sat2:511.41:403.48:490.510:42-0.86:368:16Full Moon18Sat
19Sun3:391.42:333.49:390.511:31-0.76:368:17Full Moon19Sun
20Mon4:231.43:253.310:300.56:368:17Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:061.54:163.112:18-0.511:24 AM0.56:378:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:471.65:062.81:05-0.312:220.66:378:17Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:281.85:562.51:51-0.11:290.66:378:18Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:091.96:502.22:360.12:430.66:378:18Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:512.17:511.93:190.33:570.66:388:18Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:342.29:051.64:000.55:080.56:388:18Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon9:172.310:281.54:410.66:120.36:388:18Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue10:002.511:441.45:220.77:110.26:398:18Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:432.56:020.78:020.06:398:18Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:451.311:26 AM2.66:430.78:47-0.26:398:18Waning Crescent30Thu
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 4:36 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 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 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 (36% 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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