Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 8:04 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 2:58 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:181.39:090.812:240.62:220.37:077:46Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:291.310:070.91:370.63:230.27:087:45Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:351.410:551.02:460.64:170.17:087:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:341.511:371.13:490.55:050.17:097:43Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:301.64:460.45:490.17:097:42Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:171.212:231.65:400.36:300.27:097:41Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:571.31:151.56:330.27:110.27:107:40Full Moon7Fri
8Sat1:371.32:061.47:250.17:520.37:107:39Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:181.42:561.38:190.18:330.47:107:37Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:011.43:491.29:170.29:160.57:117:36Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:461.44:451.010:190.210:040.57:117:35Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:361.45:530.911:270.310:590.67:117:34Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:341.37:180.912:390.47:127:33Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:451.38:440.912:040.71:510.47:127:32Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:001.39:460.91:150.72:560.47:127:31Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:061.310:291.02:230.73:500.47:137:30Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:001.311:021.03:230.64:330.47:137:29Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:451.311:311.14:140.65:090.47:147:28Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:251.411:581.24:580.55:410.47:147:27New Moon19Wed
20Thu12:021.45:370.56:110.47:147:26New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:251.212:381.46:130.46:400.47:157:25New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:541.31:151.36:480.47:070.57:157:24New Moon22Sat
23Sun1:241.31:521.37:240.47:340.57:157:23Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:551.42:311.28:010.38:010.57:167:22Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:281.43:131.18:420.38:310.67:167:21Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:031.44:001.19:300.39:050.77:167:19Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:431.44:571.010:260.49:480.77:177:18First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:311.46:110.911:320.410:470.87:177:17First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:351.37:350.912:440.47:187:16First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:541.48:461.012:050.81:530.47:187:15First Quarter30Sun
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 5:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 Waxing Crescent (14% 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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