Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 17m at 9:52 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:15 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Feb 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:321.03:010.98:33-0.29:01-0.17:096:12Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:270.83:470.99:20-0.110:10-0.17:086:12First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:290.64:400.910:090.011:23-0.17:086:13First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:470.55:420.811:030.17:076:14First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:200.46:510.812:37-0.112:030.27:076:14First Quarter5Mon
6Tue8:420.47:560.81:49-0.11:060.27:066:15Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:400.58:510.92:52-0.22:070.27:066:16Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:230.59:390.93:42-0.23:010.17:056:16Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:570.510:200.94:23-0.23:490.17:046:17Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:260.610:580.94:58-0.24:300.17:046:18Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:530.611:341.05:31-0.25:090.07:036:18Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:210.76:01-0.25:450.07:036:19Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:101.012:500.76:31-0.26:200.07:026:20Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:460.91:200.87:00-0.26:570.07:016:20Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:220.91:510.87:28-0.17:36-0.17:006:21Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:010.82:230.87:57-0.18:20-0.17:006:22Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:420.72:580.88:290.09:12-0.16:596:22Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:300.63:370.89:050.110:14-0.16:586:23Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:310.54:270.89:490.111:25-0.16:586:23Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:570.45:310.810:460.26:576:24Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:330.46:480.912:39-0.211:57 AM0.26:566:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:460.58:011.01:49-0.21:120.26:556:25Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri9:400.59:061.12:51-0.32:200.16:546:26Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:250.610:051.13:45-0.33:210.06:546:26Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:060.710:591.24:32-0.44:17-0.16:536:27New Moon25Sun
26Mon11:460.811:511.25:16-0.45:10-0.26:526:27New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:240.95:57-0.36:01-0.36:516:28New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:411.11:030.96:37-0.26:52-0.36:506:28Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 1:03 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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