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 6h 16m 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:221.06:53-0.26:56-0.17:046:07Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:361.11:031.07:36-0.18:03-0.17:046:08Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:360.91:501.18:200.09:16-0.17:036:08Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:490.72:431.19:070.110:33-0.27:036:09Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:230.63:471.110:000.211:51-0.27:026:10Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:000.54:561.111:010.27:026:11Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:140.56:021.11:04-0.312:050.27:016:11Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:070.56:591.12:06-0.31:070.27:016:12Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:470.57:491.22:55-0.32:030.27:006:13Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:190.68:331.23:35-0.32:520.17:006:13New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:480.79:131.24:09-0.33:360.16:596:14New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:130.79:501.24:42-0.34:160.06:586:15New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:390.810:251.25:13-0.24:550.06:586:15New Moon13Wed
14Thu11:050.811:011.15:43-0.25:330.06:576:16Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:320.911:381.06:12-0.16:120.06:566:16Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:000.96:400.06:550.06:556:17Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:170.912:290.97:070.07:430.06:556:18Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:000.81:020.97:340.18:390.06:546:18First Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:530.61:400.98:030.29:45-0.16:536:19First Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:080.52:301.08:410.310:59-0.16:526:19First Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:530.43:371.09:370.36:526:20First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:240.44:551.112:12-0.210:53 AM0.36:516:21Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:220.56:071.21:17-0.312:110.36:506:21Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:050.67:101.32:13-0.41:180.26:496:22Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:420.78:071.43:00-0.42:180.16:486:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:170.89:011.53:43-0.43:12-0.16:476:23Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:530.99:531.44:23-0.44:05-0.26:466:23Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:281.010:441.45:01-0.34:57-0.36:466:24Full Moon28Thu
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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