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 1h 05m at 8:24 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:020.81:171.37:190.28:52-0.16:497:54First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:070.82:181.28:280.39:550.06:487:54First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:180.83:311.19:480.310:560.16:477:55First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:240.94:541.011:070.311:510.16:477:55First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:141.06:081.012:170.26:467:56Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:521.17:081.012:410.11:160.26:457:56Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:241.27:561.01:230.22:040.16:457:57Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:541.28:391.02:010.22:460.06:447:57Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:231.39:181.02:350.23:230.06:447:58Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:541.49:571.03:070.23:58-0.16:437:58Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:261.410:351.03:360.24:32-0.16:427:59Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:591.411:150.94:050.25:08-0.16:427:59Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:331.411:570.94:350.25:45-0.16:418:00Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:091.45:060.26:26-0.16:418:00Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:410.911:49 AM1.45:420.37:11-0.16:408:01Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:290.812:331.36:270.38:02-0.16:408:01Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:230.81:251.37:240.38:580.06:398:02Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:210.92:311.28:400.39:570.06:398:02Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:210.93:521.110:040.310:540.06:398:03Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:151.05:161.111:230.211:480.16:388:03Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:041.26:321.112:320.16:388:04Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:491.37:381.112:400.11:330.06:378:04Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:331.48:381.11:280.12:28-0.16:378:05Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:161.59:331.02:140.13:20-0.26:378:05New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:011.610:241.02:590.14:10-0.36:368:06New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:461.611:131.03:430.14:58-0.36:368:06New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:311.64:270.15:47-0.36:368:07Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu12:010.911:18 AM1.65:130.26:37-0.26:368:07Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:490.912:051.46:030.27:29-0.16:358:08Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:380.912:541.37:000.28:22-0.16:358:08Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:300.91:471.28:070.39:160.06:358:09First 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 11:11 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 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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