Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 10:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:50 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:170.59:221.13:32-0.32:300.26:506:29Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:500.610:211.24:18-0.33:340.16:496:29Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:220.711:151.24:58-0.34:31-0.16:486:30Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:550.85:35-0.35:24-0.26:476:30Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:071.212:280.96:11-0.26:17-0.36:466:31Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:581.11:031.06:46-0.17:10-0.46:456:31Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:480.91:391.17:200.08:05-0.46:446:32Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:400.82:171.17:550.19:05-0.36:436:32Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:360.63:001.18:310.210:11-0.36:426:33Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:450.43:511.09:110.211:25-0.26:416:33Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:330.34:580.910:050.36:406:33Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:300.46:260.912:46-0.111:26 AM0.36:396:34Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri9:280.47:510.92:06-0.112:570.36:386:34Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:030.58:560.93:08-0.12:140.36:376:35Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:290.69:470.93:51-0.13:140.26:366:35Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:510.710:291.04:23-0.14:020.16:356:36Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:110.711:071.04:510.04:430.16:346:36New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:320.811:431.05:180.05:200.06:336:37New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:540.95:420.05:55-0.16:326:37New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:180.912:181.06:060.16:29-0.16:316:37New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:540.912:431.06:290.17:04-0.26:306:38Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:320.81:091.06:510.27:43-0.26:296:38Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:120.71:371.07:130.28:27-0.26:286:39Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:570.62:081.07:360.29:19-0.26:276:39Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:530.52:471.08:030.310:25-0.16:266:39First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:150.43:411.08:380.311:41-0.16:256:40First Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:060.45:001.09:410.46:246:40First Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:210.56:401.012:58-0.111:35 AM0.46:236:41First Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:020.68:051.12:05-0.11:130.36:226:41Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:350.79:141.12:58-0.12:290.26:216:42Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:070.810:131.23:42-0.13:310.06:206:42Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 1:47 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 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 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 (36% 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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