Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 6:42 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 20m at 12:04 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:010.89:000.82:110.22:470.36:517:56Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:380.99:580.82:590.23:430.26:507:56Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:090.910:460.83:410.24:290.16:507:57Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:401.011:280.84:180.35:090.06:497:57Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:111.14:520.35:450.06:487:58New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:090.811:43 AM1.15:230.36:20-0.16:487:58New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:490.812:161.25:530.36:55-0.26:477:59New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:290.812:511.26:240.37:32-0.26:467:59New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:110.81:271.26:560.38:11-0.26:468:00Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:540.72:061.27:310.38:54-0.26:458:00Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:390.72:481.18:120.39:41-0.26:458:01Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:280.73:361.19:020.410:35-0.16:448:01Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:220.74:341.010:060.411:320.06:448:02First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:210.85:461.011:260.46:438:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:200.87:110.912:300.012:480.36:438:03First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:140.98:340.91:270.12:040.26:428:03Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:041.09:470.92:210.13:110.16:428:04Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:501.110:500.93:120.24:10-0.16:418:04Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:351.211:470.84:000.25:04-0.26:418:05Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:191.34:460.25:54-0.36:408:05Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:390.812:031.35:300.26:42-0.46:408:06Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:280.812:481.36:140.27:29-0.36:408:06Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:140.81:321.36:590.28:16-0.36:398:07Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:590.72:171.27:450.29:03-0.26:398:07Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:440.73:021.18:350.39:52-0.16:398:08Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:300.73:491.09:320.310:430.06:398:08Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:190.74:400.910:400.411:340.16:388:09Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:110.85:390.811:550.46:388:09Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:040.86:500.812:250.21:080.46:388:10Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:530.98:060.71:150.22:140.36:388:10Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:360.99:150.72:010.33:110.26:378:11Waning Crescent31Fri
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 3:23 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (0% illuminated). This places Cow Key Channel, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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