Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 7:05 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:530.68:180.92:260.11:550.37:115:50Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:460.69:001.03:150.02:360.37:115:50Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:310.69:401.13:58-0.13:150.37:115:51Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:110.610:211.14:36-0.23:520.27:125:52New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:490.611:021.15:13-0.34:290.27:125:52New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:270.65:49-0.35:060.27:125:53New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:050.66:27-0.35:470.27:125:54New Moon7Wed
8Thu12:261.21:440.77:05-0.36:300.17:125:55Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:111.12:230.77:46-0.37:200.17:125:55Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:581.13:040.78:29-0.28:170.17:125:56Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:491.03:470.89:14-0.19:240.17:125:57First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:480.94:360.810:030.010:390.17:135:57First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:010.75:310.910:540.111:580.07:135:58First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:290.66:320.911:490.17:135:59First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:570.67:331.01:13-0.112:470.27:136:00Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:110.58:311.12:23-0.21:450.27:126:00Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:110.69:261.13:23-0.32:410.17:126:01Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:010.610:181.14:17-0.43:340.17:126:02Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:450.611:061.25:04-0.44:240.17:126:03Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:240.65:47-0.45:120.07:126:03Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:000.66:27-0.45:590.07:126:04Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:351.11:350.77:07-0.36:450.07:126:05Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:161.02:090.77:46-0.27:330.07:116:06Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:570.92:420.78:25-0.18:240.17:116:06Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:370.83:180.79:040.09:200.17:116:07Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:210.73:560.79:440.010:220.17:116:08Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:120.64:400.710:260.111:300.17:106:08Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:190.55:310.711:120.27:106:09Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:510.46:290.812:390.012:030.27:106:10Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:210.47:280.81:440.012:570.37:096:11Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:250.48:230.92:42-0.11:500.27:096:11Waning Crescent31Sat
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 10:29 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 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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