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 5h 43m 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 - Apr 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:390.24:450.79:480.111:02-0.46:156:40Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:310.611:54-0.46:146:41Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:220.56:136:41Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:180.512:49-0.36:126:41Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:350.38:210.41:46-0.21:560.26:116:42Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:090.42:42-0.13:030.26:106:42Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:380.43:320.13:560.26:096:43Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:380.512:550.54:140.14:400.16:086:43Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:360.512:000.54:530.25:220.06:076:44New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:280.612:280.65:300.36:05-0.16:066:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:170.61:050.76:080.36:50-0.26:056:44New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:050.51:450.86:460.37:36-0.36:046:45New Moon12Thu
13Fri4:550.52:270.87:240.38:25-0.46:036:45Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:500.43:100.98:040.39:16-0.46:036:46Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:540.910:08-0.46:026:46Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:410.911:02-0.36:016:47First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:310.811:58-0.26:006:47First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:290.75:596:48First Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:390.47:360.612:56-0.11:020.35:586:48Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:170.511:070.51:540.12:220.25:576:48Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:510.52:490.23:330.15:566:49Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:240.612:200.63:390.34:320.05:556:49Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:250.612:360.74:240.35:21-0.15:556:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue2:190.612:010.85:050.36:04-0.25:546:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed3:090.612:350.85:450.46:46-0.25:536:51Full Moon25Wed
26Thu3:570.51:170.86:260.37:27-0.35:526:51Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:430.52:020.87:060.38:10-0.35:516:52Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:280.42:460.87:480.38:54-0.45:516:52Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:150.44:310.89:310.310:39-0.46:507:53Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:060.35:160.810:180.311:25-0.36:497:53Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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