Tides Today & Tomorrow in Molasses Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Molasses Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 12m at 10:42 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:49 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724062
Common Questions About Tides

Molasses Key Channel, FL Tides - Jan 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:140.72:331.08:310.210:100.17:095:47First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:390.63:281.19:170.211:140.07:095:48First Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:070.64:241.110:080.27:095:49Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:170.65:191.212:11-0.111:03 AM0.27:105:49Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:110.66:121.31:02-0.111:57 AM0.27:105:50Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:560.77:031.41:47-0.212:490.27:105:51Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:370.77:531.52:30-0.31:400.17:105:51Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:170.88:431.53:11-0.32:300.17:105:52Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:550.99:331.53:52-0.33:200.07:105:53Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:340.910:241.44:33-0.24:120.07:105:54Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:131.011:151.35:14-0.25:090.07:105:54Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:541.15:56-0.16:100.07:105:55Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:101.112:391.16:390.07:190.07:105:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:120.91:291.27:250.08:34-0.17:105:56Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:280.72:271.28:150.19:52-0.17:105:57Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:030.63:331.29:110.111:08-0.17:105:58Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:340.54:411.210:140.27:105:59Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:420.55:431.212:18-0.111:18 AM0.17:105:59Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:320.66:371.31:15-0.212:180.17:106:00Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:120.67:251.32:01-0.21:130.17:106:01Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:460.78:081.32:39-0.22:010.17:106:02New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:160.78:471.33:14-0.22:450.07:106:02New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:440.89:241.23:46-0.23:270.07:096:03New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:110.99:591.24:18-0.14:070.07:096:04New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:380.910:351.14:49-0.14:470.07:096:05Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:070.911:121.05:19-0.15:290.07:086:05Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:371.011:520.85:480.06:140.07:086:06Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:101.06:160.07:060.07:086:07Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:360.712:471.06:440.18:060.07:076:08First Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:320.61:311.07:170.19:160.07:076:08First Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:520.42:281.08:000.110:28-0.17:076:09First Quarter31Sun
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 1:45 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 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 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 (55% illuminated). This places Molasses 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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