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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 36m at 11:22 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:23 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Sep 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:241.64:210.910:410.29:210.77:037:41Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:301.66:010.812:000.27:037:40Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:521.67:140.91:150.27:047:39Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:151.78:041.012:010.72:180.27:047:38Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:261.88:441.21:210.63:090.27:047:37Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:281.89:201.32:300.53:520.27:057:36Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:231.89:551.53:300.44:300.37:057:35New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:141.810:301.64:250.35:060.37:067:34New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:011.711:051.75:150.25:400.47:067:33New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:461.611:401.76:040.26:140.57:067:32Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:301.46:530.26:480.57:077:31Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:161.71:141.37:440.27:230.67:077:30Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:541.72:001.18:390.37:580.77:077:29Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:351.62:561.09:400.48:370.77:087:28First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:241.64:190.910:490.49:310.87:087:27First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:251.56:200.912:020.57:087:26First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:401.57:231.01:110.57:097:25First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:551.57:541.112:160.92:060.57:097:24Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:581.68:181.21:250.82:480.57:097:22Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:491.68:421.32:200.83:220.57:107:21Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:351.79:081.43:060.73:510.57:107:20Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:181.79:351.53:460.64:180.57:117:19Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:591.710:041.64:250.44:440.57:117:18Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:411.610:341.75:040.35:110.67:117:17Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:241.511:061.85:440.25:390.67:127:16Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:091.46:270.26:090.67:127:15Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:571.37:150.26:410.77:127:14Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:211.81:511.28:090.27:180.77:137:13Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun1:081.82:571.19:130.38:040.87:137:12Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:061.84:191.010:270.39:090.87:147:11Third Quarter30Mon
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 2:22 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 Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL?

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, 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 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 First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, 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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