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 4h 03m 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
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:300.44:390.69:30-0.110:25-0.27:066:09Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:130.25:120.610:130.011:27-0.37:066:09Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:190.15:520.610:570.07:066:10Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:370.612:30-0.47:056:11Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:260.61:35-0.47:056:11Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon8:170.52:42-0.47:046:12Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:110.53:41-0.47:036:13Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:080.54:24-0.37:036:13Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:170.34:57-0.34:230.27:026:14Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri2:490.35:29-0.25:080.27:026:15New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:110.53:150.36:03-0.25:530.17:016:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun1:120.53:300.46:39-0.26:380.17:006:16New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:060.53:100.47:17-0.17:250.07:006:17New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:540.53:200.57:56-0.18:13-0.16:596:17Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed3:400.43:480.58:35-0.19:04-0.36:586:18Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:270.44:210.69:15-0.19:57-0.46:586:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:160.24:560.69:540.010:53-0.46:576:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:140.15:350.610:320.011:52-0.56:566:20First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:160.66:556:20First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:040.712:54-0.56:556:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:580.71:59-0.46:546:22Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:000.73:03-0.46:536:22Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:120.64:01-0.36:526:23Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:070.34:50-0.24:290.16:516:23Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:360.45:33-0.15:270.16:516:24Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:490.63:010.46:14-0.16:220.06:506:24Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:490.63:150.56:530.07:16-0.16:496:25Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:390.53:080.57:340.08:09-0.26:486:25Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:240.43:250.68:140.09:02-0.36:476:26Waning Gibbous29Wed
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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