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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 10:17 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 5:25 pm (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Nov 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:501.310:081.75:110.24:330.76:305:42Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:311.210:461.75:490.25:040.76:305:41Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:161.26:310.25:400.76:315:41Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:041.17:180.36:240.86:315:40Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:141.71:581.18:120.37:240.86:325:39Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:111.62:581.29:110.48:450.86:335:39Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:241.53:561.310:100.510:130.76:335:38Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:491.54:491.411:070.511:310.66:345:38Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:121.45:361.511:590.66:355:37Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:241.46:211.712:390.412:470.66:355:37Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:261.47:051.81:390.21:330.66:365:36Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:221.47:501.92:330.02:170.56:375:36New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:141.38:351.93:24-0.13:010.56:375:36New Moon13Sat
14Sun10:031.39:222.04:13-0.23:440.56:385:35New Moon14Sun
15Mon10:501.210:101.95:02-0.14:280.56:395:35Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:371.110:581.85:51-0.15:140.56:395:34Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:231.16:410.06:050.66:405:34Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:121.17:330.27:030.66:415:34Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:411.62:041.18:280.38:150.76:425:34First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:391.43:011.19:230.49:360.76:425:33First Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:471.33:581.210:180.510:530.66:435:33First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:061.24:491.311:090.66:445:33First Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:231.15:311.312:020.511:56 AM0.66:445:33Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:271.16:091.41:000.412:400.66:455:33Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:181.16:441.51:490.31:190.66:465:33Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:021.17:201.52:310.21:550.66:475:32Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:421.17:561.63:090.12:290.66:475:32Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:211.08:331.63:450.03:020.56:485:32Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:001.09:111.64:200.03:340.56:495:32Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:391.09:501.64:56-0.14:090.56:495:32Full Moon30Tue
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 7:51 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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