Tides Today & Tomorrow in Molasses Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Molasses Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 10:42 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 2:36 am (1.4 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 - Mar 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:061.35:080.05:59-0.26:476:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:030.911:51 AM1.35:490.07:01-0.26:466:27Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:030.712:431.26:340.18:11-0.26:456:28Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:180.61:471.27:300.19:26-0.16:446:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:520.53:071.18:420.210:43-0.16:436:29Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:170.54:301.110:030.211:52-0.16:426:29Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:150.65:421.111:210.16:416:30Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:590.76:401.212:47-0.112:270.16:406:30Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:340.87:291.21:30-0.11:220.06:396:30Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:050.98:111.22:06-0.12:080.06:386:31New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:331.08:501.12:390.02:50-0.16:376:31New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:001.19:251.13:100.03:29-0.16:366:32New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:271.110:001.03:400.04:07-0.16:356:32New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:541.210:351.04:090.04:44-0.16:346:33Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:241.211:110.94:370.15:23-0.16:336:33Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:551.211:510.85:040.16:04-0.16:326:34Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:291.15:300.16:51-0.16:316:34Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:360.712:081.15:590.27:470.06:306:35First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:340.612:561.16:360.28:530.06:296:35First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:520.52:011.07:350.210:020.06:286:35First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:170.63:221.09:030.311:050.06:276:36First Quarter21Mon
22Tue5:190.74:421.110:300.211:590.06:266:36Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:040.85:491.211:410.26:256:37Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:420.96:481.212:440.012:400.16:246:37Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:191.17:421.31:250.01:33-0.16:236:38Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:551.28:341.32:040.02:23-0.26:226:38Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:331.39:241.22:420.03:12-0.26:216:38Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:131.410:141.13:190.04:02-0.36:206:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:551.511:041.03:580.04:53-0.36:196:39Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:391.511:570.94:380.15:48-0.36:186:40Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:271.45:210.16:47-0.26:176:40Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:39 am — 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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