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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 53m at 3:51 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:49 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:040.77:071.42:09-0.21:140.37:075:44Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:510.77:571.42:59-0.32:070.27:075:45New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:300.78:431.43:43-0.32:570.27:075:46New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:060.89:261.44:22-0.33:440.27:085:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:380.810:061.44:59-0.34:290.17:085:47New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:090.810:451.35:35-0.25:130.17:085:48Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:390.911:231.26:11-0.25:580.27:085:49Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:100.96:45-0.16:450.27:085:49Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:021.112:421.07:200.07:380.27:095:50Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:430.91:171.07:530.18:370.27:095:51First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:310.81:561.08:270.29:430.17:095:51First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:310.62:421.09:030.210:520.17:095:52First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:530.53:371.09:460.37:095:53First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:300.54:371.112:000.010:39 AM0.37:095:54Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:470.55:381.11:01-0.111:40 AM0.37:095:54Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:400.56:341.21:54-0.212:400.37:095:55Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon8:230.67:271.32:40-0.31:360.27:095:56Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:020.68:181.43:22-0.42:280.17:085:57Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:380.79:081.54:01-0.43:190.07:085:57Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:150.89:571.44:40-0.44:090.07:085:58Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:510.910:471.45:18-0.45:01-0.17:085:59Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:281.011:371.25:56-0.35:55-0.27:086:00Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:071.16:35-0.26:54-0.27:086:00Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:301.112:491.17:16-0.17:59-0.27:076:01Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:290.81:361.17:580.09:11-0.27:076:02Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:400.62:311.18:460.110:28-0.27:076:03Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:140.53:381.19:410.211:47-0.27:066:03Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:520.44:521.110:460.27:066:04Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:060.56:011.21:02-0.211:56 AM0.27:066:05Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:570.57:011.22:04-0.31:030.27:056:05Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:370.67:521.22:51-0.32:010.17:056:06Waning Crescent31Mon
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 6:50 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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