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 13h 47m 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 - Dec 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:060.88:281.02:110.51:390.76:515:35Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:240.83:060.42:240.86:525:35Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:401.13:510.26:535:35Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:101.24:340.16:535:35Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:381.35:160.06:545:35New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:171.35:59-0.16:555:35New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:021.36:44-0.16:555:35New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:31-0.16:565:36Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:521.38:190.06:575:36Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon2:531.39:080.06:575:36Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:501.27:060.79:560.19:380.66:585:36Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:471.17:000.810:440.210:540.56:595:37First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:480.96:400.911:310.46:595:37First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:090.77:080.912:150.412:180.57:005:37First Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:370.77:451.01:400.31:050.57:015:38Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:540.78:261.13:030.21:540.67:015:38Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:091.14:070.07:025:38Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:531.14:50-0.17:025:39Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:401.15:25-0.17:035:39Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:321.15:59-0.17:035:40Full Moon20Thu
21Fri6:35-0.17:045:40Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:291.17:12-0.17:045:41Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:271.05:180.77:51-0.17:290.57:055:41Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:211.05:420.68:31-0.18:220.57:055:42Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:120.95:290.79:120.09:180.47:065:42Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:000.95:200.79:540.010:170.47:065:43Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:500.75:470.710:350.111:170.37:075:43Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:420.66:220.811:160.27:075:44Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:400.57:000.812:190.211:56 AM0.37:075:45Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:390.81:200.07:085:45Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:200.92:20-0.17:085:46Waning Crescent31Mon
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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