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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:36 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 57m at 4:54 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Mar 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:260.43:210.58:19-0.18:46-0.26:476:26Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:590.33:540.58:59-0.19:33-0.36:466:27Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:380.34:310.59:40-0.110:22-0.46:456:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:200.25:120.510:21-0.111:13-0.46:446:28First Quarter4Tue
5Wed8:420.05:550.511:030.06:436:28First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:410.512:06-0.46:426:29First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:310.51:02-0.46:416:29First Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:240.52:01-0.46:406:30Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:230.52:59-0.36:396:30Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:320.33:52-0.23:430.26:386:31Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:040.44:41-0.24:360.26:376:31Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:300.45:25-0.15:270.16:366:32Full Moon12Wed
13Thu1:190.62:480.46:070.06:180.06:356:32Full Moon13Thu
14Fri2:310.62:480.56:480.07:09-0.16:346:32Full Moon14Fri
15Sat3:270.62:590.67:300.18:01-0.26:336:33Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:180.53:270.68:110.18:55-0.36:326:33Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:130.44:020.78:540.19:50-0.46:316:34Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:420.24:410.79:370.110:47-0.46:306:34Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:180.25:250.710:240.111:46-0.46:296:35Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:140.66:286:35Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:090.612:46-0.46:276:35Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:310.28:110.51:49-0.31:350.16:266:36Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:150.32:51-0.22:500.16:256:36Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:540.43:47-0.13:560.16:246:37Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:260.51:310.44:33-0.14:500.16:236:37Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:230.52:020.45:130.05:340.06:226:38New Moon26Wed
27Thu2:130.52:240.55:510.06:150.06:216:38New Moon27Thu
28Fri2:580.51:520.56:280.16:56-0.16:206:38New Moon28Fri
29Sat3:390.52:050.67:050.17:37-0.26:196:39New Moon29Sat
30Sun4:110.42:390.67:440.18:19-0.36:186:39Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon4:210.43:170.68:230.19:03-0.46:176:40Waxing 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 7:45 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 18% 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 Crescent (18% 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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