Tides Today & Tomorrow in Molasses Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Molasses Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 10:21 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 6:58 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724062
Common Questions About Tides

Molasses Key Channel, FL Tides - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:271.610:441.54:280.35:000.37:057:43New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:021.511:101.55:080.25:270.37:067:42Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:371.411:381.65:480.25:530.37:067:41Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:141.36:290.26:160.47:067:40Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:081.612:551.27:150.26:370.47:077:39Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:411.51:431.08:070.26:570.57:077:38First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:211.52:500.99:110.37:190.57:087:37First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:111.54:390.810:260.37:550.57:087:36First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:171.56:270.911:410.39:320.57:087:35First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:371.67:121.012:460.27:097:34Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:511.77:431.11:360.27:097:33Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:551.88:131.212:360.52:170.27:097:32Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:511.98:431.41:380.42:530.27:107:30Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:441.99:151.52:330.33:270.27:107:29Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:361.99:481.73:250.24:010.37:107:28Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:261.810:231.84:150.14:350.37:117:27Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:171.611:011.95:070.15:090.37:117:26Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:091.46:000.05:440.47:117:25Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:041.36:590.16:210.47:127:24Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:291.92:081.18:040.17:030.57:127:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:231.83:311.09:180.27:560.57:137:22Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:311.75:121.010:400.29:150.57:137:21Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:561.76:271.011:590.310:480.57:137:20Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:231.77:131.11:030.37:147:19Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:351.77:481.312:090.51:500.37:147:18Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:311.78:171.41:160.52:250.37:147:17Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:181.78:431.52:100.42:550.47:157:16Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:581.79:071.62:550.33:230.47:157:15New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:351.69:311.73:350.33:500.47:167:13New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:101.69:571.74:130.34:170.47:167:12New Moon30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8724062)

Common Questions About Molasses Key Channel, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Molasses Key Channel, FL today?

Slack tide in Molasses Key Channel, FL is approximately 8:39 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 Molasses Key Channel, FL?

Molasses 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 Molasses 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 Molasses Key Channel, FL?

Tide predictions for Molasses 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 Molasses Key Channel, FL?

Tide data for Molasses Key Channel, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8724062. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8724062.

What is the moon phase in Molasses Key Channel, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Molasses Key Channel, FL is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Molasses 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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