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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 10:32 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 2:25 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:511.03:420.910:590.411:060.26:368:16First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:391.14:550.812:070.36:378:16First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:271.16:150.71:090.36:378:16First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:131.27:250.712:360.42:040.26:378:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:581.38:220.71:200.42:530.16:388:16Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:411.39:110.82:020.43:36-0.16:388:16Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:231.49:550.82:430.44:15-0.16:388:16Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:061.510:360.83:240.44:53-0.26:398:16Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:491.511:160.94:050.35:31-0.26:398:15Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:341.511:560.94:470.36:10-0.36:408:15Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:191.55:320.36:50-0.26:408:15Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:371.012:061.56:210.37:32-0.26:418:15Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:171.012:551.47:150.38:16-0.16:418:15Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:001.11:491.38:170.39:020.06:418:15Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:461.22:501.19:270.39:510.16:428:14Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:361.24:031.010:420.210:420.26:428:14Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:321.35:280.911:580.111:360.36:438:14Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:311.46:510.81:090.06:438:13Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:301.48:010.812:320.32:14-0.16:448:13Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:261.59:000.81:290.33:12-0.16:448:13Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:201.69:490.92:240.34:03-0.26:458:12Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:101.610:330.93:180.34:49-0.26:458:12New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:571.611:121.04:080.35:31-0.26:468:12New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:411.611:491.04:560.36:10-0.16:468:11New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:231.55:430.36:49-0.16:478:11Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:241.112:031.46:300.37:280.06:478:10Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:581.112:431.37:190.38:070.16:488:10Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:331.11:231.28:110.48:460.26:488:09Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:101.22:071.19:080.49:250.36:488:09First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:501.22:581.010:110.410:060.46:498:08First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:341.24:020.911:170.410:500.46:498:08First Quarter31Fri
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 6:28 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 46% 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 (46% 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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