Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 11:53 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4m at 6:37 pm (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Sep 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:431.35:160.56:090.37:087:45New Moon1Fri
2Sat12:261.112:221.35:540.46:380.37:087:44New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:561.11:011.36:310.47:060.37:087:43New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:281.21:401.37:080.37:350.37:097:42Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:011.22:211.27:480.38:050.47:097:41Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed2:341.33:041.28:330.38:380.47:097:40Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:101.33:511.19:230.39:140.57:107:39Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:511.34:471.010:220.39:580.67:107:38First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:391.35:590.911:290.310:530.67:107:37First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:401.37:270.912:430.37:117:36First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:551.38:470.912:020.61:550.37:117:35First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:131.49:471.01:200.63:000.37:117:34Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:231.510:351.12:330.63:570.37:127:33Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:251.511:171.23:390.54:450.27:127:32Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:211.511:571.34:370.45:290.37:137:31Full Moon15Fri
16Sat12:121.55:310.36:090.37:137:30Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:351.31:011.56:210.26:480.37:137:29Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:131.41:471.47:100.27:260.47:147:28Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:501.42:321.37:590.28:040.57:147:27Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:281.43:171.28:490.28:430.57:147:26Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:071.44:041.19:420.39:250.67:157:25Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:491.44:561.010:410.410:120.77:157:23Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:361.36:020.911:450.411:110.77:157:22Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:341.37:280.912:540.57:167:21Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:441.28:460.912:220.82:000.57:167:20Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:581.29:361.01:340.82:580.57:167:19Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:021.310:111.12:380.73:450.57:177:18Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:551.310:421.13:320.74:250.57:177:17Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:401.311:121.24:180.64:580.57:187:16Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:231.411:431.34:580.55:290.57:187:15New Moon30Sat
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 9:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 (52% 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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