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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 25m at 11:43 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:301.58:011.012:390.72:320.37:037:41Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:281.68:381.11:410.73:120.37:037:40Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:191.79:131.32:350.63:480.37:047:39Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:081.79:471.43:250.54:220.37:047:38New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:561.710:221.54:120.44:560.37:057:37New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:441.710:591.64:590.25:300.37:057:36New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:321.611:371.75:470.26:050.47:057:35Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:211.56:370.16:430.47:067:34Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:181.71:121.47:320.17:220.57:067:33Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:031.82:091.28:320.28:070.67:067:32Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:541.73:171.19:400.29:000.67:077:31First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:551.74:411.010:540.310:080.77:077:30First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:101.76:071.012:100.47:077:29First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:311.77:131.11:200.47:087:28Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:451.78:011.212:450.72:170.47:087:27Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:471.78:401.31:540.63:040.47:097:25Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:401.79:151.42:530.53:420.47:097:24Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:261.79:461.53:430.54:170.57:097:23Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:081.710:161.64:280.44:500.57:107:22Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:451.610:451.65:100.35:220.57:107:21Full Moon20Tue
21Wed11:221.511:151.75:500.35:530.57:107:20Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:571.411:461.76:290.36:230.67:117:19Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:341.37:090.36:520.67:117:18Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:191.71:131.37:520.47:210.77:117:17Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:551.61:581.28:410.47:520.87:127:16Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:361.62:541.19:380.58:300.87:127:15Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:261.54:061.110:440.59:280.97:137:14Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:281.55:261.111:510.610:540.97:137:13Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:431.56:291.212:510.67:137:12Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:581.67:141.312:150.91:420.67:147:10Waning Crescent30Fri
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 2:34 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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