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 59m 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 - Jul 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:351.312:092.77:240.79:28-0.36:408:18Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:161.312:532.88:050.710:07-0.46:408:18New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:541.41:372.98:460.710:44-0.46:408:18New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:311.42:213.09:280.711:21-0.46:418:18New Moon4Mon
5Tue4:071.63:053.110:110.611:58-0.46:418:18New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:431.73:513.110:590.66:418:18Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu5:181.84:382.912:35-0.311:51 AM0.66:428:18Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:542.05:282.71:14-0.112:510.66:428:18Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:322.26:242.41:530.11:590.56:438:18First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:112.47:312.02:330.33:130.46:438:18First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:562.68:551.73:150.44:290.26:438:18First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:472.810:301.44:000.65:430.06:448:18First Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:442.911:551.34:490.66:54-0.26:448:17Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:453.15:430.77:59-0.46:458:17Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:021.311:45 AM3.26:420.78:56-0.56:458:17Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:561.412:433.37:410.69:47-0.56:468:17Full Moon16Sat
17Sun2:411.41:383.48:380.510:33-0.56:468:16Full Moon17Sun
18Mon3:201.62:293.49:330.511:14-0.46:478:16Full Moon18Mon
19Tue3:571.73:173.310:260.511:54-0.26:478:16Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:311.94:033.111:180.56:488:15Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:042.14:462.812:310.012:120.56:488:15Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:362.25:292.51:080.21:090.56:488:15Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:092.46:142.21:440.32:100.66:498:14Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:432.47:041.92:190.53:150.56:498:14Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:222.58:091.62:540.74:220.56:508:13Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:062.59:401.43:300.85:290.46:508:13Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:582.511:231.34:080.96:350.36:518:12Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:552.64:540.97:350.16:518:12Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:351.310:52 AM2.75:490.98:260.06:528:11Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:201.411:46 AM2.96:460.99:09-0.16:528:11Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:541.512:363.17:400.99:47-0.16:538:10New Moon31Sun
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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