Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 6h 00m at 2:59 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:57 pm (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Sep 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:191.72:341.19:040.28:240.67:037:41Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:061.73:490.910:150.29:080.77:047:40Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:031.65:340.811:330.310:070.77:047:39Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:141.67:130.912:540.37:047:38Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:371.58:090.92:070.37:057:37Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:511.68:461.012:440.83:010.37:057:36Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:491.69:141.11:540.73:400.37:057:35Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:361.69:371.22:510.74:110.47:067:33Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:171.79:591.33:390.64:390.47:067:32New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:531.710:221.44:200.55:050.47:067:31New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:291.610:461.54:580.55:300.57:077:30New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:041.611:111.65:340.45:540.57:077:29New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:401.511:381.66:100.46:170.67:087:28Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:181.46:480.36:390.67:087:27Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:071.612:591.37:290.37:010.77:087:26Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:371.61:461.18:160.37:240.77:097:25Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:121.62:451.09:140.37:520.87:097:24First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:571.64:150.910:250.48:300.87:097:23First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:591.66:080.911:440.49:450.97:107:22First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:221.67:141.012:590.47:107:21First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:501.77:531.12:010.37:107:20Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:041.88:261.31:060.82:500.37:117:18Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:081.98:581.42:160.63:310.47:117:17Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:051.99:311.63:170.54:090.47:127:16Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:591.910:051.74:120.34:440.57:127:15Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:511.810:411.95:040.25:190.57:127:14Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:411.611:191.95:550.15:530.67:137:13Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:311.56:470.16:280.67:137:12Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:231.37:420.17:040.77:147:11Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:421.92:191.18:420.27:430.87:147:10Waning Gibbous30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8723812)

Common Questions About Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL today?

Slack tide in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL is approximately 5:58 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 Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL?

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 maximum.

What datum are Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, 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 Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide predictions for Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, 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 Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide data for Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8723812. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8723812.

What is the moon phase in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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