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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 11:22 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 00m at 7:34 pm (0.7 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 - Mar 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:200.77:541.12:48-0.12:240.16:446:25Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:420.88:341.13:19-0.13:060.16:436:25New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:060.99:111.13:46-0.13:430.06:426:26New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:321.09:491.14:12-0.14:18-0.16:416:26New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:591.110:271.14:370.04:53-0.26:406:27New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:271.111:061.05:020.05:31-0.26:406:27Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:561.211:470.95:280.06:11-0.36:396:28Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:271.25:550.16:57-0.36:386:28Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:320.712:021.26:250.17:52-0.26:376:29Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:260.612:451.27:000.28:57-0.26:366:29First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:380.51:421.27:450.310:12-0.26:356:29First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:130.53:011.18:540.311:28-0.26:346:30First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:370.54:341.210:270.36:336:30First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:320.65:551.212:36-0.211:55 AM0.36:326:31Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:140.87:021.31:33-0.21:090.16:316:31Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:520.98:011.32:19-0.12:120.06:306:32Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:281.18:541.33:00-0.13:07-0.26:296:32Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:041.29:441.23:38-0.13:58-0.36:286:33Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:401.310:311.14:140.04:46-0.46:266:33Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:161.411:161.04:500.05:35-0.46:256:33Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:531.45:250.16:24-0.46:246:34Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:010.811:32 AM1.36:010.17:15-0.36:236:34Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:470.712:131.36:390.28:12-0.26:226:35Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:400.612:591.27:200.39:15-0.16:216:35Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:510.51:551.18:150.410:240.06:206:36Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:350.53:091.09:360.411:330.16:196:36Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:550.64:331.011:040.46:186:37Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:350.75:461.012:330.112:190.46:176:37Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:020.86:431.01:220.11:190.36:166:37Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:260.97:301.12:000.12:060.26:156:38Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:511.08:131.12:320.12:470.16:146:38Waning Crescent31Tue
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 9:28 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 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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