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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 11m at 1:00 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:44 pm (0.7 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 - May 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:531.28:401.02:150.33:070.16:467:53Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat8:221.39:241.02:510.33:500.06:457:53Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:511.310:040.93:250.34:28-0.16:447:54New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:201.410:410.93:570.35:04-0.26:447:54New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:501.411:180.84:270.35:40-0.26:437:55New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:231.411:550.84:550.36:15-0.26:427:55New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:571.45:230.46:53-0.26:427:56Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:350.811:33 AM1.45:520.47:33-0.26:417:56Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:170.712:121.36:230.48:17-0.16:417:57Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:030.712:551.37:020.59:06-0.16:407:57Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:540.71:441.37:550.59:580.06:407:58First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:470.82:451.29:100.510:510.16:397:58First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:390.94:021.110:400.511:420.26:387:59First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:271.05:281.112:020.46:387:59First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:101.16:481.012:300.21:130.26:388:00Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:521.37:581.01:170.32:150.06:378:00Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:341.49:001.02:010.33:12-0.26:378:01Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:181.69:580.92:450.34:05-0.46:368:01Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:041.710:520.93:290.34:56-0.56:368:02Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:531.711:420.84:130.35:47-0.56:358:02Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:441.74:580.36:39-0.56:358:03Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:320.811:37 AM1.75:460.37:31-0.46:358:03Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:210.812:311.66:380.38:25-0.26:348:04Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun2:110.81:271.47:400.39:20-0.16:348:04Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:030.82:261.38:530.410:130.06:348:05Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:570.93:341.110:170.411:040.26:348:05Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:501.04:521.011:380.411:510.36:338:06Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:391.16:120.912:500.36:338:06Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:211.27:220.812:360.31:530.26:338:07Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:591.28:200.81:180.42:460.16:338:07Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:341.39:090.81:580.43:310.06:338:08Waning Crescent31Sun
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 3:52 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 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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