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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 5:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 am (1.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723812
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Nov 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:021.72:441.28:540.38:130.87:306:41Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:561.63:491.29:560.39:250.87:316:41Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:051.64:581.211:020.410:510.87:316:40Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:301.55:581.312:060.47:326:39Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:551.56:491.412:130.71:030.57:336:39Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:081.56:341.61:240.512:550.56:335:38Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:111.57:161.71:260.41:420.56:345:38Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:081.57:581.82:210.22:250.56:355:37New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:591.58:391.93:120.13:070.56:355:37New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:481.49:201.94:000.03:480.56:365:36New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:341.310:021.94:470.04:290.56:375:36New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:201.310:441.85:330.05:100.56:375:36Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:051.26:210.15:540.66:385:35Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:521.17:110.16:430.76:395:35Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:131.61:431.18:050.37:420.76:395:34First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:031.52:411.19:020.48:550.86:405:34First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:021.43:451.110:000.410:150.76:415:34First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:131.34:421.210:560.511:270.76:415:34First Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:301.25:271.311:470.56:425:33First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:401.26:051.312:290.612:330.56:435:33Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:371.26:391.41:200.51:130.56:435:33Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:251.27:131.52:040.41:490.56:445:33Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:101.27:471.62:430.22:220.56:455:33Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:521.28:221.63:200.12:540.56:465:32Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:351.28:591.73:560.03:270.56:465:32Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:171.19:381.74:34-0.14:010.56:475:32Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:011.110:191.75:14-0.14:390.56:485:32Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:461.111:031.65:57-0.15:200.56:485:32Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:331.16:440.06:090.56:495:32Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:241.17:350.07:080.56:505:32Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 8:41 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 7% 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 (7% 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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