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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 8:53 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 10m at 2:35 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:450.97:341.22:130.02:070.26:136:39Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:141.09:211.23:470.03:490.17:127:39Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:441.110:061.24:190.04:290.07:117:40New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:151.210:521.24:500.05:10-0.27:107:40New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:481.311:381.25:220.15:53-0.37:097:40New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:221.45:550.16:39-0.37:087:41Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:261.111:59 AM1.46:300.27:29-0.37:077:41Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:170.912:401.47:070.28:25-0.37:067:42Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:140.81:271.47:500.39:28-0.27:057:42Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:220.72:241.38:430.410:39-0.27:047:43First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:450.73:401.29:540.411:53-0.17:037:43First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:060.75:111.211:210.47:027:43First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:060.86:351.21:01-0.112:460.47:017:44Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:520.97:451.22:000.01:580.27:007:44Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:311.18:431.22:490.02:580.16:597:45Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun9:061.29:331.23:310.13:500.06:587:45Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:391.310:191.24:080.14:36-0.16:577:46Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:101.311:001.14:430.15:18-0.26:577:46Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:401.411:401.05:170.25:59-0.26:567:47Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:111.45:500.26:40-0.26:557:47Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:181.011:43 AM1.46:220.37:22-0.26:547:48Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:570.912:161.36:530.38:06-0.16:537:48Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:390.812:521.37:250.48:55-0.16:527:48Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:280.71:331.28:000.59:500.06:517:49Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:280.72:231.18:470.510:500.16:517:49Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:430.73:261.110:060.611:510.16:507:50Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:540.84:441.011:380.66:497:50Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:430.86:021.012:470.112:520.56:487:51Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:200.97:091.11:360.21:510.46:477:51Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:531.18:071.12:180.22:410.26:477:52Waning Crescent30Sun
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 5:44 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 36% 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 (36% 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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