Tides Today & Tomorrow in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 58m at 4:54 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:18 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:421.111:15-0.26:358:09Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:371.06:348:09First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:460.56:350.812:07-0.111:48 AM0.46:348:09First Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:180.67:430.712:590.11:120.46:348:10First Quarter4Wed
5Thu10:450.611:250.61:500.22:400.36:348:10First Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:540.72:400.34:030.26:348:11Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:510.610:20 AM0.83:290.45:090.06:348:11Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:580.610:51 AM0.94:160.55:56-0.16:348:12Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:550.611:28 AM1.04:590.56:35-0.26:348:12Full Moon9Mon
10Tue12:101.07:11-0.26:348:12Full Moon10Tue
11Wed12:571.07:49-0.36:348:13Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:491.08:27-0.36:348:13Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:401.09:08-0.36:348:13Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:310.99:50-0.36:348:14Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:190.910:33-0.26:348:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:000.55:070.910:070.411:18-0.16:348:14Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:550.55:560.811:080.46:358:15Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:160.66:500.712:030.012:160.46:358:15Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:520.67:510.612:500.11:260.36:358:15Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:310.711:450.51:370.22:350.26:358:15Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:100.82:250.43:380.16:358:16Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:470.84:330.06:358:16Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:210.95:21-0.16:368:16Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:511.06:08-0.26:368:16Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:551.16:54-0.36:368:16New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:281.17:40-0.36:368:17New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:151.28:27-0.36:378:17New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:411.29:15-0.26:378:17Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:441.110:03-0.16:378:17Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:411.110:500.06:388:17Waxing Crescent30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8723970)

Common Questions About Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL today?

Slack tide in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is approximately 1:36 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 Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL?

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Vaca Key, 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 Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide predictions for Vaca Key, 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 Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL?

Tide data for Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8723970. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8723970.

What is the moon phase in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, 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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