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 : 8:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 9:18 am (1.2 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 - May 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:450.711:43 AM0.85:260.56:19-0.16:497:53New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:430.712:200.96:060.57:09-0.36:487:54New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:380.61:131.06:450.57:58-0.36:477:54New Moon3Mon
4Tue2:121.08:47-0.46:477:55Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:091.09:36-0.46:467:55Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:021.010:26-0.36:457:56Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:530.911:16-0.26:457:56Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:430.86:447:57First Quarter8Sat
9Sun9:400.46:370.712:07-0.112:020.36:437:57First Quarter9Sun
10Mon10:250.57:360.61:000.01:270.36:437:58First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:060.511:140.51:540.13:070.26:427:58First Quarter11Tue
12Wed11:410.62:490.24:520.16:427:59Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:380.512:060.63:420.35:420.06:417:59Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:420.511:02 AM0.74:290.46:050.06:418:00Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:380.611:36 AM0.85:080.46:27-0.16:408:00Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun3:290.612:150.85:430.56:54-0.26:408:01Full Moon16Sun
17Mon4:170.612:580.86:170.57:27-0.26:398:01Full Moon17Mon
18Tue1:440.98:03-0.36:398:02Full Moon18Tue
19Wed2:310.98:43-0.36:388:02Full Moon19Wed
20Thu3:180.99:26-0.46:388:03Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:050.910:12-0.36:378:03Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:510.910:59-0.36:378:04Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:290.55:380.910:290.411:48-0.26:378:04Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:420.56:300.811:340.46:368:05Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:040.57:310.712:380.012:460.46:368:05Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:360.68:470.61:290.12:000.36:368:06Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu9:090.72:200.33:130.26:368:06Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:340.69:42 AM0.83:100.44:190.06:358:07Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:480.610:16 AM0.93:570.55:17-0.16:358:07Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:511.06:08-0.26:358:08New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:341.16:56-0.36:358:08New Moon31Mon
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 2:54 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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