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 : 9:25 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 38m at 1:44 am (1.5 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 - Mar 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:230.71:051.07:340.28:58-0.26:446:24First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:310.61:531.18:150.210:11-0.26:436:25First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:050.53:001.19:120.311:28-0.26:436:25First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:430.54:251.110:270.36:426:26First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:510.55:461.212:41-0.311:48 AM0.36:416:26Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:390.66:551.31:44-0.31:010.26:406:27Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:200.77:551.42:36-0.42:040.16:396:27Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:570.98:501.43:22-0.43:01-0.16:386:28Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:331.09:421.44:03-0.33:54-0.26:376:28Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:081.110:311.34:42-0.24:45-0.36:366:29Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:441.211:191.25:19-0.15:36-0.36:356:29Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:191.25:560.06:28-0.36:346:30Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:071.011:56 AM1.26:330.17:22-0.36:336:30Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:560.912:351.27:120.28:22-0.26:326:31Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:520.71:191.17:540.39:27-0.16:316:31Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:080.62:121.18:450.310:38-0.16:306:32Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:000.53:221.09:530.411:500.06:296:32Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:280.54:441.011:120.46:286:33Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:140.65:561.012:560.012:250.46:276:33Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:440.76:521.11:490.01:250.36:266:33Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:080.87:381.12:300.02:130.26:256:34Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:320.98:201.23:040.02:540.26:246:34Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:561.08:591.23:330.03:310.16:236:35New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:221.09:381.24:010.04:060.06:226:35New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:491.110:171.24:270.04:42-0.16:206:36New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:171.210:581.14:530.15:19-0.26:196:36New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:461.211:401.05:200.15:59-0.26:186:36Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:171.25:490.26:45-0.26:176:37Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:270.911:51 AM1.36:210.27:38-0.26:166:37Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:220.712:311.26:570.38:41-0.26:156:38First Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:320.61:241.27:430.49:53-0.26:146:38First Quarter31Sat
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 5:34 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 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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