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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 1:00 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 4:52 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:500.74:171.310:280.37:075:45Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:200.65:201.312:19-0.211:26 AM0.37:075:46Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:300.66:211.41:27-0.312:260.37:085:46Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:250.67:191.52:26-0.41:250.37:085:47Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:100.68:141.53:18-0.42:210.27:085:48New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:500.79:041.54:04-0.43:140.17:085:48New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:270.79:521.54:46-0.44:050.17:085:49New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:010.810:371.45:25-0.34:550.17:085:50Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:340.911:201.36:03-0.25:450.17:085:50Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:060.96:40-0.16:370.17:095:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:011.112:391.07:160.07:330.17:095:52Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:441.01:121.07:520.18:340.17:095:53First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:310.81:501.08:280.29:410.17:095:53First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:280.62:331.09:050.210:500.17:095:54First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:510.53:261.09:460.311:590.07:095:55First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:390.44:261.010:360.37:085:56Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:020.45:271.01:04-0.111:34 AM0.37:085:56Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:510.56:231.11:58-0.212:320.37:085:57Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:270.57:141.22:43-0.31:260.37:085:58Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:000.68:011.33:21-0.32:150.27:085:59Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:310.68:471.33:56-0.43:010.17:085:59Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:030.79:321.44:30-0.43:460.17:076:00Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:350.810:181.45:03-0.44:320.07:076:01Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:080.911:041.35:36-0.35:21-0.17:076:02Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:411.011:521.16:10-0.26:14-0.17:076:02Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:161.16:46-0.17:12-0.27:066:03Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:440.912:551.17:220.08:17-0.27:066:04Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:450.71:401.18:020.19:31-0.27:066:05Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:040.52:371.18:470.210:50-0.27:056:05Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:500.43:481.19:440.27:056:06Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:270.45:061.212:10-0.310:55 AM0.27:046:07Waning Crescent31Sat
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 8:56 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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