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 4h 21m 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 - Dec 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:291.32:421.19:180.49:410.66:505:32First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:311.13:311.110:060.510:540.66:515:33First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:471.04:191.210:510.511:580.46:525:33First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:061.05:041.311:350.66:525:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:160.95:471.412:540.312:160.66:535:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:140.96:291.41:420.212:560.56:545:33Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:040.97:111.52:260.01:360.56:545:33Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:500.97:541.63:07-0.12:150.56:555:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:340.98:391.63:48-0.22:560.46:565:34Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:160.99:251.74:29-0.23:390.46:565:34Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:580.910:131.75:12-0.34:240.46:575:34Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:401.011:041.65:56-0.25:140.36:585:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:231.06:41-0.16:100.36:585:35Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:081.17:290.07:160.36:595:35Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:551.41:551.18:180.18:320.37:005:36Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:031.22:471.29:080.29:530.27:005:36Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:241.03:431.310:000.311:120.17:015:36Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:540.94:411.310:530.47:015:37Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:160.85:371.412:240.011:47 AM0.47:025:37Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:230.86:301.51:29-0.112:400.47:025:38Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:170.87:201.52:24-0.21:320.47:035:38Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:030.88:061.53:12-0.32:210.37:035:39New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:430.88:501.53:54-0.33:080.37:045:39New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:190.89:321.54:34-0.33:520.27:045:40New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:520.810:121.45:12-0.24:350.27:055:40New Moon25Fri
26Sat11:230.910:511.45:48-0.25:190.37:055:41Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:540.911:291.36:25-0.16:030.37:055:42Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:260.97:010.06:520.37:065:42Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:091.21:001.07:380.17:470.37:065:43Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:531.01:371.08:140.28:500.37:075:43First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:430.92:181.08:500.210:020.27:075:44First Quarter31Thu
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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