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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:36 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 16h 45m at 6:48 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:120.53:120.24:540.16:487:54Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:480.512:420.64:060.35:420.16:487:54Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:480.511:42 AM0.64:480.36:060.06:477:55Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:480.612:000.75:240.46:30-0.16:467:55Full Moon4Mon
5Tue3:360.612:360.86:000.47:00-0.26:467:55Full Moon5Tue
6Wed4:240.61:180.86:360.57:36-0.26:457:56Full Moon6Wed
7Thu5:060.52:060.87:060.58:12-0.36:447:56Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:480.98:54-0.46:447:57Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:360.99:42-0.46:437:57Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:180.910:24-0.46:427:58Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:060.911:12-0.36:427:58Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:540.86:417:59Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed9:480.46:420.812:06-0.211:48 AM0.46:418:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:240.57:480.71:00-0.11:000.46:408:00Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:060.59:060.61:540.12:180.36:408:01Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:360.62:420.23:300.26:398:01Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:420.610:06 AM0.73:360.44:360.06:398:02Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon1:540.610:42 AM0.84:240.55:30-0.16:388:02Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:540.611:18 AM1.05:060.56:24-0.26:388:03New Moon19Tue
20Wed3:540.612:001.05:480.57:06-0.36:388:03New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:001.17:54-0.36:378:04New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:061.18:42-0.36:378:04Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:061.19:30-0.26:378:05Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:540.54:001.08:540.410:12-0.26:368:05Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:360.54:480.99:540.411:00-0.16:368:06Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:180.55:360.811:000.311:480.06:368:06First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:540.56:300.712:120.36:358:06First Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:300.67:300.512:360.11:300.36:358:07First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:240.611:240.41:300.23:120.26:358:07First Quarter29Fri
30Sat9:060.72:180.34:540.16:358:08Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:420.59:48 AM0.73:120.45:300.06:358:08Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 10:12 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 46% 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 (46% 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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