Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 6h 24m at 1:03 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:40 pm (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Jul 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:560.611:51 AM1.25:210.36:55-0.26:428:20New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:320.612:291.25:570.37:31-0.26:428:20New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:070.71:081.26:320.38:06-0.26:428:20New Moon3Tue
4Wed2:430.71:481.27:090.48:43-0.16:438:20Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:200.72:281.17:500.49:20-0.16:438:19Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:580.83:111.18:380.49:590.06:448:19Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:370.83:581.09:360.410:400.16:448:19Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:170.84:540.910:440.411:230.16:448:19First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:000.96:020.811:580.36:458:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:461.07:270.712:080.21:110.26:458:19First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:361.18:540.712:560.32:200.06:468:19Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:291.210:100.61:470.33:25-0.16:468:19Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:231.311:150.62:400.34:25-0.26:478:18Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:181.43:340.35:20-0.36:478:18Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:100.711:14 AM1.44:280.36:12-0.46:478:18Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:590.712:081.45:220.27:01-0.46:488:18Full Moon16Mon
17Tue1:440.71:021.46:150.27:48-0.36:488:17Full Moon17Tue
18Wed2:270.81:551.47:090.28:34-0.26:498:17Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:090.82:461.38:060.29:20-0.16:498:17Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:500.93:381.29:070.210:040.06:508:16Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:320.94:311.010:140.310:490.26:508:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:161.05:290.911:250.311:340.36:518:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:031.06:400.812:370.36:518:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:531.08:050.712:200.41:460.26:528:15Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:451.19:280.61:080.42:520.26:528:14Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:361.110:320.61:570.43:500.16:538:14Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:241.111:210.62:460.54:390.06:538:13Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:101.211:590.73:340.55:220.06:538:13Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:531.24:190.46:000.06:548:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon12:330.711:34 AM1.25:000.46:34-0.16:548:12New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:050.712:151.35:390.47:08-0.16:558:11New Moon31Tue
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 4:21 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Cow Key Channel, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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