Tides Today & Tomorrow in Molasses Key Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Molasses Key Channel, FL.
Next low tide : 7:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 12m at 1:59 pm (1.0 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 - Mar 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:521.211:311.14:56-0.15:24-0.26:476:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:341.25:38-0.16:23-0.26:466:27Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:260.912:201.26:220.07:28-0.26:456:28First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:290.71:141.27:110.18:40-0.16:446:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:490.62:201.18:100.19:56-0.16:436:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:230.63:391.19:200.211:10-0.16:426:29First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:410.64:571.110:350.26:416:30Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:360.76:021.112:15-0.111:44 AM0.16:406:30Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:170.76:551.11:07-0.112:440.16:396:31Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:510.87:391.21:48-0.11:340.16:386:31Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:200.98:181.22:24-0.12:170.06:376:31Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:471.08:541.22:56-0.12:570.06:366:32Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:131.09:291.13:270.03:34-0.16:356:32Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:411.110:041.13:560.04:10-0.16:346:33Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:091.110:391.04:250.04:46-0.16:336:33Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:381.111:160.94:520.05:24-0.16:326:34Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:101.111:570.85:190.16:06-0.16:316:34Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:441.15:460.16:54-0.16:306:35Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:450.712:231.16:180.27:510.06:296:35Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:470.61:121.17:000.28:580.06:286:35Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:110.62:191.08:030.210:080.06:276:36Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:370.63:411.19:280.311:140.06:266:36Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:390.74:591.210:490.26:256:37Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:250.86:051.212:11-0.111:57 AM0.16:246:37Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:050.97:031.31:00-0.112:550.06:236:38Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:431.17:581.41:44-0.11:49-0.16:226:38New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:211.28:501.42:25-0.12:40-0.26:216:38New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:591.39:411.33:05-0.13:30-0.26:206:39New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:391.410:311.23:450.04:20-0.36:196:39Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:191.411:231.14:240.05:13-0.36:186:40Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:031.45:060.16:09-0.26:176:40Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 4:55 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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