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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 7:43 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 54m at 1:00 pm (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:531.18:191.22:240.22:450.16:467:52Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:241.39:141.23:000.23:34-0.16:457:53Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:581.410:081.13:350.24:21-0.36:457:53Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:331.511:001.04:090.35:09-0.46:447:54Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:131.611:520.94:450.35:57-0.56:437:54Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:561.65:210.36:49-0.56:437:55Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:450.811:43 AM1.66:010.37:44-0.56:427:55Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:410.712:351.66:440.48:45-0.36:417:56Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:430.71:341.57:370.49:51-0.26:417:56Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon3:520.72:431.38:500.510:58-0.16:407:57Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:030.84:061.210:250.56:407:57Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:020.95:331.112:000.011:57 AM0.46:397:58Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:481.06:511.112:540.11:160.36:397:58Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:261.17:561.11:400.22:210.26:387:59Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:001.38:501.02:200.33:140.16:387:59Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:301.39:371.02:560.33:59-0.16:378:00Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:001.410:190.93:300.34:39-0.16:378:00New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:291.410:580.94:030.35:17-0.26:368:01New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:591.411:360.84:340.45:53-0.26:368:01New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:321.45:050.46:31-0.36:358:02New Moon20Thu
21Fri12:140.811:06 AM1.45:340.47:10-0.26:358:03Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:540.711:43 AM1.36:020.47:53-0.26:358:03Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:370.712:231.36:330.58:39-0.16:348:04Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:250.71:061.37:120.59:290.06:348:04Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:170.71:561.28:080.610:210.06:348:04First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:100.82:571.19:310.611:110.16:338:05First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:590.94:121.111:020.511:580.26:338:05First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:421.05:351.012:190.46:338:06First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:201.16:521.012:420.21:240.26:338:06Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:581.38:001.01:240.32:220.06:338:07Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:361.49:020.92:050.33:16-0.26:328:07Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 4:21 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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