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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 0m at 8:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:100.42:130.77:080.27:59-0.46:166:40Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:500.42:500.77:430.28:44-0.56:156:41Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:390.33:280.78:160.29:32-0.56:146:41Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:070.710:22-0.66:136:41Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:480.711:16-0.56:126:42Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:330.76:116:42Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:260.712:14-0.46:106:43Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:320.71:15-0.36:096:43Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:530.62:17-0.16:086:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:280.43:140.03:120.26:076:44Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:470.54:020.24:170.16:066:44Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:160.712:420.64:440.35:140.06:056:45New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:180.712:040.75:220.46:06-0.26:046:45New Moon13Mon
14Tue3:150.612:380.86:000.46:56-0.36:036:46New Moon14Tue
15Wed4:080.61:230.96:380.47:45-0.46:026:46Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:010.52:110.97:170.38:34-0.46:016:47Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:560.42:580.97:590.39:23-0.46:006:47Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:450.910:14-0.45:596:47Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:320.811:05-0.35:586:48First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:220.711:59-0.25:576:48First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:160.65:566:49First Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:350.47:180.512:56-0.11:170.35:566:49First Quarter22Wed
23Thu11:130.410:490.41:550.02:570.25:556:50Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:450.52:520.14:130.25:546:50Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:110.512:090.63:380.34:450.15:536:51Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:120.512:130.65:150.36:120.06:527:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:050.612:290.75:470.46:42-0.16:517:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:540.61:050.76:200.47:17-0.26:517:52Full Moon28Tue
29Wed4:420.61:450.86:530.57:55-0.36:507:53Full Moon29Wed
30Thu2:280.88:37-0.46:497:53Full Moon30Thu
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 3:24 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 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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