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 1h 55m 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 - Jun 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:231.010:37-0.26:348:09Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:151.011:26-0.16:348:09Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:390.56:090.911:070.46:348:10Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:580.67:110.712:150.012:210.46:348:10Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri8:110.68:310.61:040.21:400.36:348:11Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat8:410.71:520.32:580.26:348:11Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:130.59:17 AM0.82:410.44:110.06:348:11Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:270.69:56 AM0.93:280.55:12-0.16:348:12Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:371.06:00-0.26:348:12Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:231.16:43-0.26:348:13New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:151.17:24-0.26:348:13New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:141.18:05-0.26:348:13New Moon12Fri
13Sat2:141.08:46-0.26:348:14Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:091.09:28-0.16:348:14Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:500.54:010.99:060.410:11-0.16:348:14Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:180.64:510.910:040.410:550.06:348:14Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:550.65:400.811:070.411:380.16:358:15First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:510.66:320.612:150.36:358:15First Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:230.77:300.512:220.21:260.26:358:15First Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:020.711:470.41:060.32:380.16:358:16First Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:440.81:500.43:420.06:358:16Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:270.84:32-0.16:368:16Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:100.95:14-0.16:368:16Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:510.95:53-0.26:368:16Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:341.06:33-0.26:368:17Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:221.07:15-0.26:378:17Full Moon26Fri
27Sat1:221.17:58-0.26:378:17Full Moon27Sat
28Sun2:251.18:42-0.26:378:17Full Moon28Sun
29Mon3:241.19:27-0.16:388:17Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:410.64:201.18:550.510:130.06:388:17Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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