Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 9:38 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 34m at 4:00 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Feb 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:400.73:040.88:440.09:260.07:086:12Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:230.63:430.89:160.110:250.07:086:13Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:160.54:290.89:510.111:320.07:076:13Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:300.45:250.810:350.27:076:14Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:080.46:320.812:420.011:37 AM0.27:066:15Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:300.47:380.91:48-0.112:470.27:066:15Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:260.48:390.92:45-0.21:530.27:056:16Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:100.59:341.03:33-0.32:520.17:056:17Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:490.610:261.14:16-0.33:450.07:046:17New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:260.711:161.14:56-0.44:36-0.17:036:18New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:030.85:35-0.45:25-0.27:036:19New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:061.112:410.86:13-0.36:15-0.37:026:19New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:551.11:190.96:52-0.37:08-0.37:016:20Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:451.02:001.07:32-0.28:04-0.37:016:20Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:360.82:431.08:13-0.19:05-0.37:006:21Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:330.73:311.08:580.010:13-0.26:596:22First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:400.54:280.99:490.111:27-0.26:596:22First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:050.45:390.910:490.16:586:23First Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:390.46:580.912:45-0.212:000.26:576:23First Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:520.48:110.91:58-0.21:130.26:566:24Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:430.59:110.93:00-0.22:210.16:556:25Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:230.610:021.03:48-0.23:190.16:556:25Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:570.610:451.04:27-0.24:080.06:546:26Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:260.711:241.05:01-0.24:520.06:536:26Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:540.811:590.95:33-0.25:32-0.16:526:27Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:210.86:03-0.16:09-0.16:516:27Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:330.912:480.96:33-0.16:47-0.16:506:28Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:080.81:170.97:010.07:24-0.16:496:28Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 6:49 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (27% illuminated). This places Cow Key Channel, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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