Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 55m at 8:48 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:15 pm (1.1 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 - May 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:110.72:231.37:410.29:19-0.36:517:56Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:050.73:181.38:320.310:18-0.26:507:57Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:020.64:191.29:350.311:20-0.16:497:57Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:060.75:301.110:550.46:497:58Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue7:100.76:521.012:210.012:240.46:487:58Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:080.88:160.91:180.11:470.36:477:59Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu8:560.99:290.82:100.22:580.26:477:59Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:381.010:290.82:560.33:570.16:468:00Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:141.111:200.83:380.34:460.06:458:00Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:481.14:170.35:29-0.16:458:01Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:040.811:20 AM1.24:540.36:08-0.26:448:01New Moon11Mon
12Tue12:430.711:53 AM1.25:290.36:45-0.26:448:02New Moon12Tue
13Wed1:200.712:261.26:030.37:21-0.26:438:02New Moon13Wed
14Thu1:560.71:011.26:350.37:59-0.26:438:03New Moon14Thu
15Fri2:330.71:371.17:070.38:37-0.26:428:03Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat3:110.72:151.17:400.49:18-0.16:428:04Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun3:520.72:551.18:170.410:010.06:428:04Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:360.73:401.09:040.410:470.06:418:05Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:230.74:311.010:080.511:340.16:418:05First Quarter19Tue
20Wed6:120.75:350.911:270.46:408:06First Quarter20Wed
21Thu7:000.86:530.812:220.212:470.46:408:06First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:470.98:150.81:090.21:580.26:408:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat8:311.09:310.81:560.33:010.16:398:07Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:151.110:370.72:420.33:58-0.16:398:08Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:001.211:360.73:280.34:51-0.36:398:08Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:471.34:140.35:43-0.46:398:09Full Moon26Tue
27Wed12:310.711:36 AM1.45:000.26:33-0.56:388:09Full Moon27Wed
28Thu1:220.712:281.45:470.27:23-0.56:388:10Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:110.71:211.46:360.28:14-0.46:388:10Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:590.72:151.47:290.29:06-0.36:388:11Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:470.73:111.38:270.29:58-0.26:388:11Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 12:01 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 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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