Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cow Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cow Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 2m at 2:17 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:49 pm (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724527
Common Questions About Tides

Cow Key Channel, FL Tides - Aug 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:451.03:431.09:350.410:030.36:558:10Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:181.04:270.910:330.410:360.46:568:10First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:531.05:190.811:350.311:080.46:568:09First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:331.06:290.712:420.36:578:08First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:201.18:090.61:490.26:578:08First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:151.19:480.612:210.52:540.26:588:07Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:151.110:500.61:140.63:530.16:588:06Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:141.211:320.62:160.64:430.06:598:06Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:091.33:170.55:260.06:598:05Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:070.711:01 AM1.44:120.56:04-0.16:598:04Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:400.811:51 AM1.45:040.46:41-0.17:008:03Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:120.912:401.55:540.47:170.07:008:03Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:450.91:291.56:450.37:520.17:018:02Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:191.02:181.47:370.28:280.17:018:01Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:531.13:101.38:340.29:040.27:028:00Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:301.24:051.19:350.29:420.47:027:59Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:101.35:070.910:430.210:230.47:027:58Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:561.36:260.811:570.111:080.57:037:58Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:531.38:060.71:150.17:037:57Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:031.39:380.712:030.62:340.17:047:56Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:191.310:410.71:100.63:460.17:047:55Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:291.411:260.82:230.64:440.17:047:54Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:291.43:300.55:290.17:057:53Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:030.811:21 AM1.44:300.56:060.17:057:52New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:340.912:071.45:220.46:390.27:067:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:031.012:481.46:100.47:100.27:067:50New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:301.11:261.46:540.47:400.37:067:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:561.12:031.37:370.48:100.47:077:48Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:231.22:391.28:190.48:380.47:077:47Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:511.23:171.19:040.49:040.57:077:46Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue3:211.23:581.09:520.49:290.67:087:45Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:03 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 65% 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 (65% 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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