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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:42 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 54m at 7:30 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:500.99:13-0.56:497:53Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:391.010:03-0.56:487:54Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:271.010:56-0.46:477:54Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:181.011:49-0.36:477:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:120.96:467:55Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:120.812:44-0.26:457:56Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:140.58:270.61:400.01:410.36:457:56Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue11:450.511:560.62:350.13:100.36:447:57Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:100.63:270.34:320.26:437:57Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:140.611:03 AM0.74:160.45:320.06:437:58Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:170.611:23 AM0.85:000.46:17-0.16:427:58New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:120.612:000.95:410.56:56-0.26:427:59New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:030.612:440.96:200.57:34-0.26:417:59New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:520.61:320.96:590.48:13-0.36:418:00New Moon14Mon
15Tue5:390.52:220.97:390.48:52-0.36:408:00Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:120.99:34-0.36:408:01Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:590.910:17-0.36:398:01Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:460.911:02-0.36:398:02Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:440.45:340.810:440.411:48-0.26:388:02First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:270.46:240.711:470.46:388:03First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:030.57:190.612:36-0.112:570.46:378:03First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:410.58:230.51:250.12:100.36:378:04First Quarter22Tue
23Wed9:200.62:150.23:190.26:378:04Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:190.59:58 AM0.73:050.34:170.16:368:05Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:370.610:33 AM0.83:510.55:060.06:368:05Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:060.85:51-0.16:368:06Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:360.96:36-0.36:368:06Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:591.07:21-0.36:358:07Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:441.18:08-0.46:358:07Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:181.18:56-0.46:358:08Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:191.19:45-0.36:358:08Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 11:06 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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