Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 33m at 10:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:50 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Aug 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:531.15:140.811:230.311:140.36:558:10First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:391.16:190.712:300.36:568:10First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:311.17:450.612:020.41:370.36:568:09First Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:291.19:110.612:550.52:410.26:578:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:271.110:120.71:490.53:380.26:578:08Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:201.110:560.72:440.54:260.16:588:07Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:081.211:330.83:340.55:060.16:588:06Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:541.34:200.45:410.16:598:06Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:070.811:37 AM1.35:030.46:140.06:598:05Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:410.912:201.35:440.46:470.06:598:04Full Moon10Sat
11Sun1:151.01:031.36:260.37:190.17:008:03Full Moon11Sun
12Mon1:491.01:461.37:100.37:530.17:008:03Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:251.12:311.27:560.28:290.27:018:02Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed3:021.13:191.18:480.29:070.27:018:01Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:411.24:111.09:460.29:490.37:018:00Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:261.25:130.910:520.210:360.47:027:59Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:181.26:300.812:050.27:027:59Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:211.37:590.71:200.27:037:58Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:341.39:180.812:370.52:320.17:037:57Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:451.310:190.81:460.53:360.17:047:56Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:491.411:080.92:530.54:310.17:047:55Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:471.411:501.03:550.45:180.17:047:54Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:381.44:520.35:590.17:057:53New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:281.112:261.45:430.36:380.17:057:52New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:041.11:101.46:320.27:140.27:057:51New Moon25Sun
26Mon1:391.21:521.37:190.27:500.27:067:50Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:131.22:321.28:050.38:260.37:067:49Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:471.23:121.18:530.39:030.47:077:48Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:221.23:521.09:430.39:400.57:077:47Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:001.24:380.910:390.410:200.57:077:46First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:431.25:360.811:420.411:060.67:087:45First Quarter31Sat
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 1:47 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 36% 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 First Quarter (36% 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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