Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 8:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 1:53 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Jul 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:120.82:331.27:520.39:12-0.26:418:19Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:550.83:241.28:480.39:59-0.16:428:19Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:410.84:201.19:540.310:480.06:428:19Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:290.95:260.911:090.311:390.16:428:19Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:211.06:430.812:260.26:438:19Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:171.08:080.712:310.21:410.16:438:19Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:131.19:270.71:240.22:510.06:448:19Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:071.210:340.72:170.33:53-0.16:448:19Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:591.211:310.73:100.34:49-0.26:448:19Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:491.34:020.35:38-0.26:458:19New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:210.711:36 AM1.34:520.36:23-0.26:458:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat1:050.712:211.35:400.27:05-0.26:468:19New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:450.71:041.36:270.27:46-0.26:468:18New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:220.81:461.27:130.38:26-0.16:478:18Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:570.82:261.28:000.39:060.06:478:18Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:330.83:061.18:490.39:460.06:488:18Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:090.93:481.09:430.310:260.16:488:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:470.94:330.910:440.411:070.26:488:17First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:280.95:270.811:490.411:490.36:498:17First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:130.96:350.712:550.36:498:16First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:031.07:570.612:320.41:590.36:508:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:541.09:170.61:170.42:580.26:508:16Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:451.110:200.62:040.43:500.16:518:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:351.211:120.72:530.44:370.06:518:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:231.211:570.73:410.45:20-0.16:528:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:111.34:290.46:01-0.26:528:14Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:390.811:59 AM1.45:160.36:42-0.26:538:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:200.812:471.46:040.37:22-0.26:538:13Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:590.91:361.46:540.28:03-0.16:548:12Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:390.92:261.37:460.28:450.06:548:12Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:201.03:181.28:430.29:290.06:548:11Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 5:12 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 7% 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 (7% 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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