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 5h 52m 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 - Feb 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:100.44:131.010:020.37:046:07First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:300.45:231.112:37-0.211:18 AM0.37:046:08Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:240.56:271.21:35-0.312:300.27:036:09Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:070.67:261.32:25-0.41:330.17:036:09Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:450.78:201.43:09-0.42:300.07:026:10Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:220.89:121.43:49-0.43:24-0.17:026:11Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:590.910:031.44:28-0.44:16-0.27:016:11Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:361.010:531.35:06-0.35:08-0.37:016:12Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:141.111:441.15:44-0.36:03-0.37:006:13Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:541.26:23-0.27:01-0.36:596:13Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:360.912:371.27:03-0.18:04-0.36:596:14Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:350.71:261.27:470.09:14-0.26:586:15Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:470.52:241.18:360.110:30-0.26:576:15Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:240.43:371.19:380.211:49-0.26:576:16Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:010.44:561.110:510.26:566:17Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:050.56:061.11:02-0.212:060.26:556:17Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:490.67:041.12:00-0.21:130.26:556:18Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:230.67:521.12:43-0.22:090.16:546:18Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:520.78:331.13:17-0.22:560.06:536:19New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:170.89:101.13:48-0.23:380.06:526:20New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:420.99:451.14:17-0.24:16-0.16:516:20New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:071.010:191.14:46-0.14:53-0.16:516:21New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:331.010:541.05:13-0.15:29-0.16:506:21Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:011.011:310.95:390.06:06-0.16:496:22Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:301.16:040.06:46-0.26:486:22Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:090.812:021.16:290.17:32-0.16:476:23Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:530.712:361.06:550.18:26-0.16:466:23First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:460.51:191.07:280.29:33-0.16:456:24First Quarter28Sun
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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