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 8h 59m 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
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:291.39:420.26:166:12Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:121.310:310.26:166:11Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:561.311:220.26:176:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:441.312:190.36:176:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:371.31:200.46:176:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:361.32:230.56:186:06Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:421.33:200.66:186:05Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:431.19:57 AM1.33:161.04:080.76:196:05Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:041.112:001.34:110.94:480.96:196:04Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:111.21:411.45:000.85:241.06:196:03New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:421.22:451.45:480.65:581.16:206:02New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:521.33:451.36:360.46:331.16:206:01New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:201.44:461.27:260.37:061.16:216:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:591.58:170.26:215:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:431.69:110.26:225:58Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:301.610:060.26:225:57First Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:211.511:040.26:235:56First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:151.512:040.36:235:55First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:151.41:080.56:245:54First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:261.311:281.12:120.66:245:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:291.211:581.12:130.93:090.76:255:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:591.23:400.83:540.86:255:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:261.21:021.34:390.74:320.96:265:51Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:431.21:581.35:210.65:071.06:265:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:501.35:570.55:411.06:275:49Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:011.43:401.26:320.46:151.06:275:49Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:401.44:281.17:080.36:491.06:285:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:241.45:171.17:470.27:241.06:295:47Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:091.48:280.26:295:46Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:541.49:110.16:305:46Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:391.49:580.16:305:45Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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