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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 11m at 8:30 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:54 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Mar 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:390.54:250.48:51-0.19:11-0.17:477:26Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:200.44:390.59:29-0.19:58-0.27:467:27Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:010.45:100.510:07-0.110:46-0.37:457:27Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:440.35:450.510:450.011:36-0.47:447:28Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:300.26:230.511:220.07:437:28Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:040.512:28-0.57:427:29Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:480.51:23-0.57:417:29Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu8:360.52:22-0.57:407:30Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri9:280.53:23-0.57:397:30Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:280.64:22-0.47:387:31Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:390.65:17-0.37:377:31Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon3:330.46:06-0.35:410.27:367:32New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:060.73:560.46:50-0.26:360.17:357:32New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:360.74:110.47:32-0.17:290.07:347:32New Moon14Wed
15Thu3:460.74:030.58:130.08:24-0.17:337:33New Moon15Thu
16Fri4:450.64:070.68:530.19:19-0.27:327:33Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:420.54:330.69:330.110:15-0.37:317:34Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:510.45:070.710:140.111:12-0.47:307:34Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:240.25:460.710:560.17:297:35First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:300.712:11-0.57:287:35First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:190.61:12-0.47:277:35First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:140.62:16-0.47:267:36First Quarter22Thu
23Fri9:140.53:22-0.37:257:36Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:400.34:27-0.24:100.27:247:37Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun2:170.45:18-0.25:140.17:237:37Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:250.52:510.45:57-0.16:040.17:227:38Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:260.53:200.56:320.06:470.17:217:38Full Moon27Tue
28Wed3:150.53:390.57:050.17:270.07:207:38Full Moon28Wed
29Thu3:570.53:180.57:400.18:08-0.17:197:39Full Moon29Thu
30Fri4:310.53:250.68:150.18:49-0.27:187:39Full Moon30Fri
31Sat4:480.43:550.68:510.19:32-0.37:177:40Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 12:42 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 5% 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 (5% 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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