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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 10:30 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 03m at 11:30 am (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 - Apr 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:080.71:510.55:120.15:160.16:166:40Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:550.71:400.55:490.26:09-0.16:156:40Full Moon2Sun
3Mon3:000.71:350.66:240.37:00-0.26:146:41Full Moon3Mon
4Tue4:000.62:000.76:590.47:52-0.46:136:41Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:010.52:340.87:340.38:46-0.56:126:42Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:150.99:40-0.56:116:42Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:590.910:36-0.56:106:43Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:460.811:34-0.46:096:43Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:380.86:086:43Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:360.712:35-0.36:076:44Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:450.61:39-0.26:066:44Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:000.42:44-0.12:400.36:056:45Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:310.53:400.04:040.26:046:45Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:200.612:590.54:230.15:010.16:036:46Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:210.61:200.64:580.25:400.06:026:46New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:150.612:530.65:310.36:15-0.16:016:46New Moon16Sun
17Mon3:040.612:450.76:040.36:50-0.26:006:47New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:510.61:180.76:370.47:27-0.35:596:47New Moon18Tue
19Wed4:360.51:570.87:110.38:06-0.45:586:48Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:230.42:370.87:450.38:48-0.55:586:48Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:170.43:180.88:180.39:32-0.55:576:49Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:590.810:19-0.55:566:49Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:420.811:10-0.45:556:50First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:280.75:546:50First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:200.712:05-0.35:536:51First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:230.71:03-0.25:536:51First Quarter26Wed
27Thu11:470.58:390.72:030.02:050.45:526:51Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:070.52:590.13:150.35:516:52Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:100.63:470.34:140.15:506:52Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:170.712:220.75:280.46:080.06:497:53Full Moon30Sun
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 5:00 pm — 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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