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 6h 35m 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 - May 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:040.36:030.711:100.36:487:54Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed10:000.46:530.612:13-0.212:100.36:487:54Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu10:480.47:500.51:03-0.11:180.36:477:55Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:260.48:550.51:560.02:300.36:467:55Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat11:480.52:490.13:380.26:457:56Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:300.510:26 AM0.63:410.24:330.16:457:56Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:410.511:05 AM0.74:280.35:190.06:447:57Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:390.611:44 AM0.85:100.46:03-0.16:447:57Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:320.612:240.85:500.56:47-0.26:437:58New Moon9Wed
10Thu4:220.61:090.96:290.57:32-0.36:427:58New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:001.08:19-0.36:427:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:531.09:07-0.36:417:59Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:441.09:56-0.36:418:00Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:351.010:46-0.26:408:00Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:210.55:260.910:230.411:37-0.16:408:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed9:070.56:190.811:290.46:398:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu9:500.57:170.712:290.012:440.36:398:02First Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:310.68:300.51:210.12:040.36:388:02First Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:070.62:140.23:260.26:388:03Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:160.511:33 AM0.73:070.34:390.16:388:03Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:250.510:48 AM0.83:590.45:320.06:378:04Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue2:230.611:24 AM0.94:470.46:13-0.16:378:04Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:150.612:060.95:310.46:50-0.26:378:05Full Moon23Wed
24Thu4:030.612:510.96:130.47:26-0.26:368:05Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:490.61:400.96:540.48:04-0.26:368:06Full Moon25Fri
26Sat5:320.52:300.97:360.48:44-0.36:368:06Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:120.53:180.98:180.49:25-0.36:358:07Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:480.54:050.99:040.410:07-0.26:358:07Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:160.54:520.89:530.410:51-0.26:358:08Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:190.55:390.810:470.411:36-0.16:358:08Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:490.66:290.711:460.36:358:08Third Quarter31Thu
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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