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 1h 09m 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 - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:560.712:221.46:120.27:53-0.16:166:40Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:060.71:271.27:150.29:030.06:156:41Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:280.73:471.29:350.211:120.07:147:41Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:440.75:121.111:010.27:137:42Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:390.86:271.112:150.012:180.27:127:42Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:201.07:261.11:070.11:220.17:117:43Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:541.18:151.11:500.12:140.17:107:43Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:241.28:571.12:270.12:580.07:097:43Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:521.29:341.13:000.13:370.07:087:44New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:191.310:101.03:320.14:13-0.17:077:44New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:481.310:451.04:020.14:48-0.17:067:45New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:171.311:210.94:300.15:23-0.17:057:45New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:491.311:590.94:580.26:00-0.17:047:46Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:221.35:250.26:39-0.17:037:46Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:400.811:58 AM1.35:540.27:23-0.17:027:46Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:260.812:371.26:280.28:140.07:017:47Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:190.71:251.27:130.39:120.07:007:47First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:230.72:271.18:210.310:130.06:597:48First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:300.83:471.19:490.311:120.16:597:48First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:270.95:121.111:130.26:587:49First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:141.06:271.112:060.112:240.26:577:49Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:561.27:311.212:550.11:250.06:567:50Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:371.38:291.21:400.12:20-0.16:557:50Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:181.59:241.12:230.13:11-0.26:547:51Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:001.610:161.13:050.14:01-0.36:537:51Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:441.611:071.03:460.14:51-0.36:537:51Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:301.711:570.94:280.15:42-0.36:527:52Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:191.65:120.16:35-0.26:517:52Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:480.912:091.56:010.27:31-0.26:507:53Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:430.81:041.46:570.28:31-0.16:507:53Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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