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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 3:48 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:18 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:461.05:280.68:340.08:340.37:085:46Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:400.95:350.79:190.09:390.37:095:47Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:310.75:290.710:040.110:470.27:095:48Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:220.55:540.810:490.17:095:48Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:180.46:310.812:000.111:35 AM0.27:095:49Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:110.37:140.81:150.012:230.27:105:50Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:000.82:33-0.17:105:50Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun8:480.83:41-0.27:105:51Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon9:370.84:24-0.27:105:52Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:260.84:54-0.27:105:52Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:190.85:23-0.27:105:53New Moon11Wed
12Thu5:55-0.27:105:54New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:140.73:580.56:29-0.26:070.47:105:55New Moon13Fri
14Sat1:100.74:230.57:06-0.26:530.37:105:55New Moon14Sat
15Sun2:030.74:260.57:45-0.27:410.37:105:56Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:520.74:060.58:25-0.18:320.27:105:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:400.64:280.69:07-0.19:250.17:105:58Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:280.54:590.69:49-0.110:200.07:105:58Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:180.45:340.610:300.011:19-0.17:105:59First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:140.36:110.711:110.17:106:00First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:510.712:20-0.27:106:01First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:330.71:23-0.37:106:01First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:180.82:28-0.37:096:02Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:080.83:29-0.47:096:03Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:080.84:25-0.37:096:04Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:210.85:14-0.37:096:04Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:220.45:59-0.25:300.37:086:05Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:430.83:510.46:42-0.26:280.27:086:06Full Moon28Sat
29Sun1:570.74:140.47:24-0.17:250.17:086:07Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:560.74:230.58:06-0.18:240.07:076:07Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:450.54:180.68:48-0.19:24-0.17:076:08Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 12:33 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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