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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 17m at 8:18 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:44 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:350.810:531.55:49-0.45:020.27:075:45Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:180.86:36-0.45:560.27:075:45Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:020.97:24-0.26:590.27:085:46Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:421.31:490.98:14-0.18:120.27:085:47Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:471.12:391.09:040.09:320.17:085:47Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:031.03:341.19:550.110:520.07:085:48Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:330.84:311.210:460.27:085:49Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:000.75:271.212:08-0.111:39 AM0.37:085:49Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:120.76:201.31:15-0.212:320.37:095:50Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:100.77:101.32:14-0.31:230.37:095:51Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:570.67:571.33:03-0.32:120.27:095:52New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:370.68:401.33:47-0.42:580.27:095:52New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:120.79:221.34:26-0.43:420.17:095:53New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:440.710:011.35:04-0.44:240.17:095:54New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:150.710:391.35:40-0.35:050.17:095:55Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:450.711:171.26:16-0.25:470.27:095:55Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:160.86:52-0.26:320.27:095:56Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:490.87:28-0.17:220.27:085:57Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:381.01:230.88:030.08:200.27:085:58First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:250.82:020.98:390.19:260.27:085:58First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:240.72:460.99:160.210:370.17:085:59First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:430.63:370.99:580.311:450.07:086:00First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:170.54:331.010:470.37:086:01First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:380.55:311.112:48-0.211:43 AM0.37:076:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:390.56:281.21:45-0.312:400.37:076:02Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:270.67:221.32:35-0.41:340.27:076:03Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:090.68:151.43:22-0.52:270.17:066:03Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:490.79:071.54:05-0.53:170.07:066:04Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:270.79:591.54:48-0.54:080.07:066:05Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:050.810:501.45:30-0.55:01-0.17:056:06Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:430.911:421.36:12-0.45:56-0.17:056:06Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 11:01 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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