Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 6:42 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 12:04 pm (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Aug 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:391.311:030.61:350.44:07-0.16:558:11Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:461.411:520.62:420.45:05-0.26:558:10Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:471.43:470.45:54-0.26:568:10New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:330.711:43 AM1.44:480.36:37-0.16:568:09New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:090.812:351.45:440.37:16-0.16:578:08New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:430.91:221.46:370.37:520.06:578:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:160.92:071.37:290.38:270.16:588:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat2:471.02:491.28:210.39:010.26:588:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:191.13:311.19:140.39:350.36:598:06Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:511.14:150.910:110.310:080.46:598:05Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:251.15:040.811:130.310:410.56:598:04First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:041.16:100.712:190.37:008:03First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:511.17:580.61:290.37:008:02First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:491.110:000.62:390.27:018:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:551.110:550.612:540.63:420.27:018:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:581.211:250.72:030.64:340.17:028:00Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:541.311:520.73:070.65:150.17:027:59Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:441.34:010.65:500.17:027:58Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:180.811:31 AM1.44:500.56:210.17:037:57Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:460.912:161.45:360.46:510.17:037:57Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:151.01:011.46:220.47:220.27:047:56Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:451.11:471.47:090.37:520.27:047:55Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:161.22:341.37:580.28:240.37:047:54Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:481.33:241.28:520.28:570.47:057:53Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:241.34:191.09:520.29:320.57:057:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:041.35:260.811:000.110:110.57:067:51Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:541.46:570.712:160.17:067:50Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:581.38:430.71:370.17:067:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:181.410:010.712:050.62:560.17:077:48Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:401.410:510.81:260.64:040.17:077:47Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:501.411:290.92:450.64:550.17:077:46Waning Crescent31Mon
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 3:23 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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