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 (tomorrow) : 4:28 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 11m at 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 - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:532.31:532.49:300.19:54-0.26:176:41Full Moon1Thu
2Fri2:292.22:212.510:010.210:32-0.26:166:42Full Moon2Fri
3Sat3:052.12:502.510:310.311:10-0.26:156:42Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:411.94:202.512:000.47:147:43Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:201.74:532.412:51-0.212:270.57:137:43Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:031.65:302.31:35-0.112:550.67:127:44Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:561.46:132.22:26-0.11:290.77:117:44Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:061.37:082.13:250.02:190.87:107:44Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:301.38:212.14:300.13:420.87:097:45Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat10:391.59:432.25:350.15:110.87:087:45Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun11:261.610:562.36:320.16:240.67:077:46Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:051.97:210.07:230.47:067:46Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:412.28:050.08:160.17:057:47Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:542.61:162.48:450.09:05-0.27:047:47New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:472.61:522.79:230.19:52-0.47:037:47New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:382.62:302.910:010.110:41-0.67:027:48New Moon16Fri
17Sat3:292.43:103.010:390.211:30-0.77:017:48New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:202.23:523.111:190.37:017:49Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:132.04:373.012:23-0.712:010.47:007:49Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:101.85:282.91:20-0.612:480.56:597:50Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:141.66:262.72:22-0.41:450.66:587:50First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:291.57:382.53:29-0.22:580.76:577:51First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:471.69:032.34:39-0.14:220.76:567:51First Quarter23Fri
24Sat10:501.810:272.35:440.15:440.66:557:51Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:372.011:362.26:410.26:550.56:557:52Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:162.27:290.27:530.36:547:52Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:322.312:482.48:100.38:410.16:537:53Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:192.21:182.58:470.39:230.06:527:53Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:012.21:462.79:200.410:01-0.16:517:54Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:382.12:152.79:520.410:37-0.26:517:54Full Moon30Fri
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 2:04 am — 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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