Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 26m at 11:37 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:27 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:581.35:210.910:250.39:060.86:335:47First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:031.36:360.911:330.410:430.86:345:47First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:261.37:321.012:370.46:345:46First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:531.38:151.112:180.81:320.46:355:45Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:081.38:521.21:330.62:210.46:355:45Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:121.49:291.32:360.43:040.46:365:44Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:101.410:061.53:320.33:450.56:375:44Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:051.310:451.64:250.14:240.56:375:43Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:581.211:251.65:15-0.15:020.56:385:43Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:491.26:05-0.15:410.56:395:42Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:081.61:401.16:56-0.16:220.56:395:42Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:541.62:311.07:49-0.17:050.66:405:41Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:421.53:270.98:460.07:540.66:415:41Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:351.44:300.99:480.28:570.76:415:41Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:351.35:430.910:540.310:190.76:425:40Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:471.26:520.911:580.411:470.76:435:40Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:111.17:441.012:550.46:435:39Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:311.18:231.11:050.61:440.56:445:39Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:351.18:541.22:090.52:260.56:455:39Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:271.19:221.23:010.43:030.56:465:39Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:111.19:501.33:450.33:360.56:465:38Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:501.010:191.34:240.24:070.56:475:38New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:281.010:501.34:590.14:350.56:485:38New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:061.05:340.15:020.56:485:38New Moon24Thu
25Fri12:450.96:090.05:290.56:495:38New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:260.96:450.05:580.56:505:38Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:321.32:100.87:250.06:300.56:505:38Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:111.32:570.88:100.07:090.66:515:38Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:541.33:480.89:000.17:590.66:525:38Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:451.24:460.89:560.19:090.66:535:37First Quarter30Wed
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 3:02 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 Cow Key Channel, FL?

Cow Key Channel, FL is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Cow Key Channel, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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