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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 43m at 10:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:48 pm (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:440.99:59-0.56:487:53Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:240.910:48-0.56:487:54Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:060.911:40-0.46:477:54Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:510.96:467:55First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:430.812:35-0.36:467:55First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:480.81:32-0.26:457:56First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:140.52:320.02:330.46:447:56Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:360.63:280.23:500.36:447:57Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:350.612:480.64:180.34:560.16:437:57Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:000.711:52 AM0.75:010.45:520.06:437:58Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:040.712:080.95:400.56:43-0.26:427:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu4:020.712:441.06:170.57:31-0.36:417:59Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:341.08:18-0.36:417:59Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:281.09:05-0.46:408:00Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun3:201.09:53-0.46:408:00Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:111.010:42-0.36:398:01Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:000.911:32-0.36:398:01Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:500.86:398:02Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:440.712:23-0.26:388:02Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:510.57:450.61:160.01:370.46:388:03Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:260.59:000.52:110.14:280.36:378:03Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun11:530.63:060.25:450.26:378:04Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:450.510:26 AM0.73:550.36:080.16:378:04Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:500.610:58 AM0.74:370.46:020.06:368:05Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:470.611:32 AM0.85:130.56:24-0.16:368:05Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:390.612:100.95:460.56:54-0.26:368:06New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:500.97:30-0.36:358:06New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:340.98:09-0.36:358:07New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:231.08:52-0.46:358:07New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:121.09:38-0.46:358:08Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:001.010:27-0.36:358:08Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 5:39 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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