Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:42 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 9:49 pm (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Aug 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:201.311:060.72:310.44:19-0.16:548:11Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:181.411:570.83:300.45:12-0.26:558:10Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:151.54:280.36:02-0.26:558:10Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:420.812:101.55:230.36:48-0.26:568:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:250.91:031.56:180.27:33-0.16:568:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu2:070.91:551.47:120.28:17-0.16:578:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri2:471.02:471.38:080.29:000.16:578:07Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:291.13:391.29:080.29:440.26:588:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:111.14:331.010:130.210:290.36:588:06Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:571.15:340.911:220.311:160.46:598:05Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:471.16:500.812:340.36:598:04Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:441.18:190.712:070.41:450.36:598:03Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:451.19:390.71:020.52:520.27:008:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:441.210:370.71:590.53:510.27:008:02Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:371.211:190.72:560.54:400.17:018:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:231.211:520.83:470.55:210.17:018:00Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:061.34:340.55:560.17:027:59New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:220.811:45 AM1.35:150.56:290.17:027:59New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:510.912:241.35:540.46:590.17:027:58New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:211.01:021.36:310.47:290.27:037:57New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:521.01:401.37:090.47:580.27:037:56Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat2:231.12:201.27:490.48:280.37:047:55Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:561.13:011.28:330.38:590.37:047:54Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:291.23:461.19:220.39:330.47:047:53Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:061.24:391.010:200.310:120.57:057:52First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:481.25:460.911:270.310:590.57:057:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:401.27:160.812:400.37:067:50First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:461.38:460.81:540.27:067:49First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:591.39:560.81:050.63:020.17:067:49Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:091.410:490.92:160.64:030.17:077:48Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:121.511:341.03:220.54:550.17:077:47Waxing Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8724527)

Common Questions About Cow Key Channel, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cow Key Channel, FL today?

Slack tide in Cow Key Channel, FL is approximately 11:15 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 Cow Key Channel, FL?

Cow Key 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 Cow Key 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 Cow Key Channel, FL?

Tide predictions for Cow Key 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 Cow Key Channel, FL?

Tide data for Cow Key Channel, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8724527. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8724527.

What is the moon phase in Cow Key Channel, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cow Key Channel, FL is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Cow Key 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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