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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:36 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 46m at 10:18 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Feb 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:120.64:040.47:46-0.17:580.17:066:09Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:000.53:510.58:24-0.18:480.07:066:10Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:450.54:140.59:01-0.19:38-0.27:056:11Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:310.44:450.69:38-0.110:30-0.37:056:11Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:190.25:210.610:130.011:24-0.47:046:12Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:130.15:590.610:410.07:046:13Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:390.612:20-0.57:036:13Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:220.61:20-0.57:026:14Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:090.62:23-0.57:026:15Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:020.73:25-0.57:016:15Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:060.74:21-0.47:016:16Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:270.85:11-0.47:006:17New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:150.35:55-0.35:160.26:596:17New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:560.73:330.36:36-0.26:150.16:596:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:150.73:400.47:15-0.17:140.06:586:18Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:190.63:280.57:540.08:13-0.26:576:19Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:170.53:410.68:330.09:12-0.36:566:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:190.34:100.79:120.010:13-0.46:566:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:560.24:470.79:510.011:14-0.56:556:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:290.76:546:21First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:150.612:18-0.56:536:22First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:060.61:25-0.56:536:23Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:020.55:16-0.46:526:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:020.56:20-0.46:516:24Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:290.27:10-0.33:450.16:506:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:030.37:53-0.24:420.16:496:25Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:330.35:37-0.15:300.16:486:25Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:240.52:560.46:07-0.16:130.06:476:26Full Moon28Sat
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 13% 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 (13% 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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