Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 19m at 10:50 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:27 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:501.011:230.94:220.24:530.16:517:56Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:161.14:550.25:340.06:507:56Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:040.911:42 AM1.15:260.36:11-0.16:507:57Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:420.812:091.15:550.36:47-0.16:497:57Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:180.812:371.26:230.37:22-0.26:487:58Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:550.81:071.26:490.37:58-0.26:487:58Full Moon6Sun
7Mon2:340.71:391.17:140.38:36-0.26:477:59Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:160.72:141.17:390.49:19-0.26:467:59Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:020.62:521.18:070.410:07-0.16:468:00Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:560.63:351.08:430.511:03-0.16:458:00Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:580.64:301.09:390.56:458:01Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:040.65:411.012:020.011:08 AM0.56:448:01Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:590.77:060.91:010.012:450.56:448:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:420.88:280.91:540.12:050.46:438:02Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:200.99:401.02:430.13:110.26:438:03Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:571.010:440.93:270.24:090.06:428:03Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:341.211:430.94:090.25:03-0.26:428:04Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:131.34:500.25:54-0.46:418:04New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:390.911:55 AM1.45:300.26:45-0.56:418:05New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:330.812:401.46:100.27:36-0.56:408:05New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:250.71:271.46:520.38:29-0.46:408:06Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:180.72:181.37:370.39:25-0.46:408:06Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:120.63:121.38:280.310:25-0.26:398:07Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:100.64:101.19:300.411:26-0.16:398:07First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:130.65:171.010:490.46:398:08First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:160.76:350.912:250.012:180.46:398:08First Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:100.87:580.81:190.11:390.46:388:09First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:530.99:120.82:080.22:490.36:388:09Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:281.010:120.82:510.33:460.26:388:10Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:001.011:030.73:300.34:340.16:388:10Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:301.111:480.74:070.35:160.06:378:11Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:08 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 46% 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 (46% 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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