Tides Today & Tomorrow in Molasses Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Molasses Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 42m at 7:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724062
Common Questions About Tides

Molasses Key Channel, FL Tides - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:160.92:101.08:080.18:560.27:095:47Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:220.82:581.08:560.210:080.17:095:48Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:460.73:521.19:440.211:140.07:095:49Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:100.74:461.210:380.27:105:49Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:160.75:401.312:08-0.111:32 AM0.27:105:50Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon7:100.76:281.41:02-0.112:200.17:105:51Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:580.87:221.51:50-0.21:140.17:105:51New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:460.88:101.52:32-0.32:020.17:105:52New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:280.89:041.63:20-0.32:500.07:105:53New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:100.99:521.54:02-0.33:380.07:105:54New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:520.910:461.44:50-0.34:320.07:105:54Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:401.011:341.35:32-0.25:320.07:105:55Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:221.06:20-0.16:380.07:105:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:341.11:101.07:080.07:500.07:105:56First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:400.92:101.18:020.09:020.07:105:57First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:580.73:101.18:560.110:200.07:105:58First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:280.64:161.19:560.111:32-0.17:105:59Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:460.65:161.110:500.17:105:59Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:520.66:101.212:38-0.111:50 AM0.17:106:00Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:400.66:521.21:26-0.112:440.17:106:01Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:160.77:341.22:08-0.21:320.17:106:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:520.78:161.22:44-0.22:140.17:096:02Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:220.78:521.23:20-0.22:560.07:096:03Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:460.89:281.23:56-0.23:320.07:096:04Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:160.810:041.24:26-0.24:080.07:096:05Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:460.910:401.14:56-0.14:500.07:086:05Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:220.911:161.05:32-0.15:260.07:086:06Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:520.911:580.96:020.06:140.07:086:07Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:280.96:320.07:080.07:076:08Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:460.81:100.97:080.08:080.07:076:08Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:400.61:580.97:500.19:200.07:076:09Third Quarter31Fri
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 10:50 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 36% 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 (36% 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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