Tides Today & Tomorrow in Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL.
Next low tide : in 24m at 2:41 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:17 pm (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8724196
Common Questions About Tides

Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL Tides - Mar 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:130.74:41-0.44:070.06:476:27Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:460.85:20-0.45:04-0.26:466:28Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:521.31:191.05:56-0.35:56-0.36:456:28Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:421.21:521.16:31-0.26:47-0.46:446:29Full Moon4Sat
5Sun2:291.12:261.27:04-0.17:37-0.56:436:29Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:161.03:011.27:380.08:29-0.46:426:30Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:020.83:371.28:110.19:24-0.46:416:30Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:500.64:171.18:450.210:24-0.36:406:31Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:490.55:021.09:200.311:33-0.26:396:31Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:250.46:010.910:050.46:386:32Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat9:540.47:210.912:50-0.111:26 AM0.56:376:32Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:490.49:480.93:060.02:030.57:367:33Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:160.54:090.03:210.57:357:33Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:360.64:530.04:200.47:347:34Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:540.75:270.05:070.37:337:34Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:331.11:150.85:550.05:470.17:327:35Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:141.11:370.96:210.06:240.07:317:35New Moon17Fri
18Sat1:531.12:021.06:450.17:00-0.17:307:35New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:321.02:281.17:090.17:36-0.27:297:36New Moon19Sun
20Mon3:111.02:561.17:330.18:14-0.37:287:36Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:530.93:251.27:590.28:57-0.47:277:37Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:370.83:571.28:260.29:46-0.47:267:37Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:260.64:341.28:560.310:44-0.47:257:38Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:270.55:211.29:300.411:53-0.37:247:38First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:510.46:241.110:180.47:237:38First Quarter25Sat
26Sun9:310.57:531.11:10-0.211:39 AM0.57:227:39First Quarter26Sun
27Mon10:400.59:301.12:27-0.21:250.57:217:39First Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:240.710:511.23:32-0.12:550.47:207:40Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:000.84:23-0.14:070.27:197:40Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:341.05:050.05:070.07:187:41Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:541.21:071.15:430.06:00-0.27:177:41Full Moon31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8724196)

Common Questions About Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL today?

Slack tide in Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL is approximately 6:59 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 Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL?

Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Porpoise Key, Big Spanish 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 Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL?

Tide predictions for Porpoise Key, Big Spanish 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 Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL?

Tide data for Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8724196. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8724196.

What is the moon phase in Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Porpoise Key, Big Spanish Channel, FL is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Porpoise Key, Big Spanish 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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