Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 8:48 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 46m at 2:49 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Feb 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:101.012:540.76:30-0.26:17-0.17:086:12Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:521.01:260.87:00-0.27:03-0.17:086:12Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:360.91:590.97:32-0.17:53-0.27:076:13Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:220.82:340.98:06-0.18:50-0.27:076:14Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:130.73:140.98:420.09:55-0.27:066:14Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:160.54:030.99:240.111:09-0.27:066:15Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:440.45:070.910:150.27:056:16Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:290.36:260.912:28-0.211:22 AM0.27:056:16Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:520.47:451.01:45-0.312:410.27:046:17Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:470.48:541.02:53-0.31:570.17:036:18Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:290.59:541.13:48-0.33:040.17:036:18Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:070.610:471.14:33-0.34:020.07:026:19New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:410.711:351.15:12-0.34:55-0.17:026:20New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:130.85:47-0.35:43-0.27:016:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:191.012:440.86:22-0.26:30-0.27:006:21New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:011.01:150.96:55-0.17:16-0.26:596:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:410.81:460.97:28-0.18:04-0.26:596:22Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:200.72:180.98:000.08:54-0.16:586:23Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:000.62:520.98:320.19:49-0.16:576:23Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:450.53:310.89:030.210:53-0.16:566:24First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:450.44:200.89:370.26:566:24First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:250.35:250.812:040.010:28 AM0.36:556:25First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:240.36:430.81:170.011:51 AM0.36:546:26First Quarter23Sun
24Mon9:160.47:550.82:22-0.11:130.36:536:26Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:470.58:530.93:13-0.12:180.26:526:27Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:150.59:441.03:52-0.13:110.26:516:27Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:430.610:301.04:25-0.23:570.16:516:28Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri11:120.711:151.04:54-0.24:400.06:506:28Full Moon28Fri
29Sat11:430.85:24-0.15:23-0.26:496:29Full Moon29Sat
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 5:48 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 18% 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 (18% 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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