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 14h 35m 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 - Jan 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:590.93:17-0.27:085:46Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:361.04:09-0.37:095:47Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:281.04:57-0.37:095:48New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:071.15:43-0.37:095:48New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:28-0.37:095:49New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:471.17:13-0.27:105:50New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:571.05:090.57:58-0.17:290.47:105:50Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:591.05:200.58:42-0.18:330.37:105:51Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:550.85:050.69:260.09:390.27:105:52Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:500.75:160.710:080.110:480.17:105:53First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:490.55:450.810:500.17:105:53First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:570.36:230.812:00-0.111:32 AM0.27:105:54First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:060.81:15-0.27:105:55First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:530.82:33-0.27:105:56Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:420.85:44-0.37:105:56Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:320.86:51-0.37:105:57Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:250.77:50-0.37:105:58Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:220.75:39-0.37:105:59Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:330.46:11-0.25:410.37:105:59Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:230.74:040.46:45-0.26:290.37:106:00Full Moon20Sun
21Mon1:220.74:260.47:21-0.27:180.27:106:01Full Moon21Mon
22Tue2:160.74:240.57:59-0.18:070.27:106:01Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:040.64:090.58:37-0.18:580.17:096:02Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:510.54:320.69:16-0.19:51-0.17:096:03Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:380.45:030.69:540.010:45-0.27:096:04Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:280.35:390.610:300.011:40-0.37:096:04Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:240.26:170.611:020.17:086:05Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:570.612:39-0.47:086:06Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:390.71:40-0.47:086:07Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:240.72:42-0.57:076:07Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:150.83:42-0.57:076:08Waning Crescent31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8723970)

Common Questions About Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA