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 1h 44m 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 - Sep 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:341.26:550.812:490.47:087:44First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:361.28:270.812:040.71:560.47:087:43First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:441.29:320.81:100.72:570.47:097:42Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:471.210:160.92:140.73:470.47:097:41Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:421.310:521.03:110.64:280.37:097:40Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:321.411:261.14:000.65:040.37:107:39Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:181.44:460.55:380.37:107:38Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:001.112:041.45:290.46:110.37:117:37Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:341.212:491.46:120.36:440.37:117:36Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:091.31:351.46:570.27:190.37:117:35Full Moon10Tue
11Wed1:461.42:221.37:440.27:550.47:127:34Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:251.43:121.28:350.28:340.47:127:33Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:071.44:061.19:320.29:170.57:127:32Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:551.45:091.010:370.210:080.67:137:31Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:511.46:260.911:490.311:110.67:137:30Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:011.47:510.91:040.37:137:29Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:221.49:031.012:270.72:150.37:147:28Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:391.49:581.01:440.63:170.47:147:27Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:461.410:421.12:550.64:090.47:147:26Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:421.411:211.23:560.54:520.47:157:24Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:321.411:561.34:490.45:300.47:157:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:161.45:370.46:060.47:157:22New Moon22Sun
23Mon12:281.412:571.46:210.36:400.47:167:21New Moon23Mon
24Tue1:001.41:351.37:030.37:140.57:167:20New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:321.42:121.27:440.37:460.57:177:19Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:041.42:491.28:260.38:190.67:177:18Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:371.43:281.19:100.48:520.77:177:17Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:141.44:121.09:590.49:260.77:187:16Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:551.35:051.010:550.510:080.87:187:15First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:441.36:150.911:590.511:100.87:187:14First Quarter30Mon
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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