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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 9:36 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 04m at 10:18 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:070.81:020.32:240.16:388:17First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:460.83:260.06:398:17Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:250.94:24-0.16:398:17Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:031.05:17-0.26:398:17Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:391.16:06-0.26:408:17Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:501.16:53-0.26:408:17Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:291.27:39-0.26:418:17Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:561.28:25-0.16:418:17Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:051.29:090.06:418:17Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:210.64:061.18:330.59:530.16:428:17Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:310.75:031.09:390.410:360.26:428:16Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:130.75:590.810:470.311:190.36:438:16Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:230.87:040.612:000.26:438:16Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:540.910:190.512:010.31:170.16:448:16Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:331.012:440.42:400.06:448:16Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:181.04:190.06:448:15Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:071.06:39-0.16:458:15Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:571.07:35-0.16:458:15Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:471.06:23-0.16:468:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:381.06:490.06:468:14New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:321.07:190.06:478:14New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:400.71:291.06:430.67:520.16:478:13New Moon22Tue
23Wed5:100.72:251.07:290.68:270.16:488:13New Moon23Wed
24Thu5:300.73:171.08:160.59:040.26:488:12Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:200.74:051.09:050.59:420.26:498:12Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:120.84:530.99:560.410:210.36:498:12Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun5:360.95:410.810:500.310:590.36:508:11Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:080.96:330.711:450.211:350.46:508:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:440.912:440.16:518:10First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:220.91:450.06:518:09First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:021.02:49-0.16:518:09First Quarter31Thu
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 3:57 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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