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 8h 17m 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 - May 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:371.36:162.42:520.01:090.96:507:55First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:441.47:222.33:510.12:351.06:497:55First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:401.68:432.24:480.24:190.96:487:56First Quarter3Wed
4Thu10:221.810:052.25:380.35:410.76:487:56First Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:582.111:172.26:220.46:450.46:477:57Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:322.47:020.47:410.16:467:57Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:202.212:072.77:400.58:32-0.36:467:58Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:182.112:443.08:180.59:22-0.66:457:58Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:132.01:243.28:550.510:11-0.86:457:59Full Moon9Tue
10Wed3:061.92:083.49:340.511:01-0.96:447:59Full Moon10Wed
11Thu3:581.72:563.410:140.511:53-0.96:438:00Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:501.63:483.410:570.56:438:00Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:441.44:433.212:49-0.711:46 AM0.56:428:01Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun6:411.45:433.01:48-0.512:450.66:428:01Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:421.56:512.72:50-0.22:030.76:418:02Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:451.78:102.43:510.03:350.76:418:02Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed9:411.99:352.24:470.25:030.66:408:03Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu10:282.210:522.15:360.46:190.46:408:03Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:082.411:581.96:210.57:220.26:398:04Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:432.67:010.68:140.06:398:04Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:531.812:162.87:390.68:59-0.16:398:05Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:401.712:482.88:150.69:39-0.36:388:05New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:221.71:202.98:500.610:16-0.46:388:06New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:001.61:532.99:230.610:53-0.46:388:06New Moon24Wed
25Thu3:371.52:282.89:550.611:30-0.46:378:07New Moon25Thu
26Fri4:151.53:052.810:250.66:378:07Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:531.53:442.812:08-0.410:57 AM0.76:378:08Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:341.54:242.712:49-0.311:33 AM0.86:378:08Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:171.55:082.61:32-0.212:170.86:368:09Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:021.65:572.52:180.01:160.96:368:09First Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:481.76:562.33:030.12:340.96:368:10First Quarter31Wed
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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