Tides Today & Tomorrow in Molasses Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Molasses Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 11:56 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:141.77:531.51:130.52:070.37:167:12Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:051.88:231.62:030.42:390.47:177:11Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:541.88:541.72:490.33:100.47:177:10Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:431.79:281.93:350.23:420.47:177:09Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:311.610:051.94:210.14:140.47:187:08Full Moon5Fri
6Sat11:211.510:452.05:090.04:480.47:187:07Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:131.36:010.05:240.47:197:06Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:091.26:580.16:050.57:197:05Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue12:211.92:141.18:030.16:530.57:207:04Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:221.93:341.09:170.28:020.57:207:03Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:381.84:571.110:340.39:360.67:207:02Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:071.75:591.211:440.311:080.57:217:01Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:331.76:441.412:400.47:217:00Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:431.77:211.512:260.51:240.47:226:59Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:411.77:541.61:290.42:010.47:226:58Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue8:301.68:241.72:210.32:350.47:236:57Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed9:131.68:531.83:060.23:060.47:236:56New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:521.59:221.83:470.23:370.47:246:55New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:291.49:511.84:250.24:070.47:246:54New Moon19Fri
20Sat11:041.310:231.85:020.14:350.57:256:53Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:411.310:571.85:410.25:020.57:256:53Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:201.26:220.25:280.57:266:52Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:041.17:070.25:540.57:266:51Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:141.71:571.18:000.36:260.67:276:50Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:021.63:041.19:010.37:190.67:276:49First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:001.64:161.110:040.39:000.67:286:49First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:131.55:121.211:020.410:400.67:286:48First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:341.54:521.310:510.410:530.56:295:47First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:471.55:271.511:340.411:530.46:305:46Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue5:511.66:011.612:120.46:305:46Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed6:481.56:351.712:450.312:480.46:315:45Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 3:27 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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