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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Key Channel, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 7:11 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 34m at 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 - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:180.76:331.11:040.012:530.47:137:39Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:020.87:361.12:030.02:000.37:127:39Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:360.98:271.12:500.12:550.27:117:40Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:041.09:091.13:280.13:400.17:107:40Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:301.19:471.14:020.14:200.17:097:41New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:551.110:241.14:330.14:560.07:087:41New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:221.211:001.15:020.15:30-0.17:077:41New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:501.211:371.05:300.26:04-0.17:067:42New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:191.35:560.26:39-0.27:057:42Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:151.011:50 AM1.36:230.27:17-0.27:047:43Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:560.912:221.36:510.38:00-0.17:037:43Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:410.812:581.27:230.38:49-0.17:027:44Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:350.81:401.28:020.49:48-0.17:017:44First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:400.72:351.28:560.410:540.07:007:44First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:570.73:511.110:140.56:597:45First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:060.85:201.112:010.011:42 AM0.46:587:45First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:590.96:411.21:030.01:000.36:577:46Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:431.07:491.21:580.02:070.26:567:46Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:241.28:491.32:470.03:060.06:557:47Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:031.39:451.33:310.03:59-0.26:557:47Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:421.410:381.24:130.14:50-0.36:547:48Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:231.511:291.24:530.15:40-0.46:537:48Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:041.65:340.16:30-0.46:527:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:191.111:47 AM1.56:150.27:21-0.46:517:49Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:091.012:321.56:580.38:15-0.36:507:50Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed2:030.91:191.47:460.39:13-0.26:507:50Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:020.82:131.38:430.410:15-0.16:497:51Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:130.83:161.19:560.511:190.06:487:51Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:290.84:331.111:180.56:477:52Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:300.95:541.012:190.112:360.46:477:52Third Quarter30Sun
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 3:24 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 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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