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 57m at 12:57 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:001.82:261.18:520.38:040.87:147:09First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:501.73:341.09:580.49:030.87:157:08First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:491.65:031.011:080.510:220.97:157:07First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:021.66:221.112:160.67:167:06First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:221.57:091.21:150.67:167:05Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:331.57:401.31:000.82:030.67:167:04Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:291.68:071.42:000.82:410.67:177:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:161.68:321.52:490.73:140.77:177:02Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:571.68:591.63:310.63:440.77:187:01Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:371.69:271.74:080.54:110.77:187:00Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:161.59:571.74:440.44:370.77:196:59Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:551.510:281.85:190.35:030.77:196:58Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:361.411:021.85:560.25:310.77:206:57Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:191.36:360.26:000.77:206:56Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:061.27:200.26:340.77:206:55Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:191.81:581.18:120.37:140.87:216:54Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:071.83:001.19:120.38:070.87:216:53Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:061.74:111.110:190.49:240.97:226:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:211.75:191.211:280.510:580.87:226:52Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:501.66:151.312:290.57:236:51Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:131.67:001.512:240.71:230.67:246:50Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:241.67:421.61:360.62:100.67:246:49Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:251.68:211.82:370.42:530.67:256:48Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:201.69:011.93:320.23:330.67:256:47New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:111.58:412.03:220.13:120.66:265:47New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:591.49:212.04:100.03:500.66:265:46New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:441.310:032.04:570.04:290.66:275:45Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:291.210:461.95:440.15:080.66:275:44Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:131.26:330.25:500.76:285:44Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:011.17:250.36:370.86:295:43Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:181.71:551.18:210.47:370.86:295:42First Quarter31Sat
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 4:15 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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