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 : 11:43 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 3:12 am (1.4 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 - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:200.67:371.12:42-0.22:000.27:056:07Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:510.68:161.13:19-0.22:440.17:046:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:200.78:541.23:52-0.33:230.17:046:08Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:490.89:321.24:23-0.33:590.07:036:09Full Moon4Sun
5Mon10:180.810:091.24:52-0.34:350.07:036:10Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:490.910:461.15:21-0.25:120.07:026:10Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:210.911:251.05:50-0.25:52-0.17:026:11Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:531.06:20-0.16:36-0.17:016:12Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:060.912:281.06:53-0.17:28-0.17:016:12Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:530.81:071.07:290.08:28-0.17:006:13Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:500.71:541.08:120.19:38-0.16:596:14Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:070.52:541.09:050.110:53-0.26:596:14Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:440.54:091.110:120.26:586:15Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:080.55:241.112:06-0.211:26 AM0.26:576:15Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:090.66:321.21:12-0.312:370.16:576:16Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:570.77:321.32:09-0.41:410.06:566:17Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:400.88:281.42:58-0.42:39-0.16:556:17New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:190.99:191.43:43-0.43:33-0.26:546:18New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:581.010:081.34:24-0.44:24-0.36:546:18New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:351.110:551.25:03-0.35:14-0.36:536:19Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:121.111:411.15:42-0.26:05-0.36:526:20Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:501.16:21-0.16:58-0.26:516:20Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:270.912:291.17:010.07:54-0.26:506:21Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:150.81:111.17:430.18:56-0.16:506:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:120.61:591.08:310.210:04-0.16:496:22First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:290.53:000.99:280.211:150.06:486:22First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:100.54:140.910:360.36:476:23First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:260.55:260.912:240.011:46 AM0.36:466:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:120.66:251.01:23-0.112:490.26:456:24Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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 7:27 am — 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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