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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:42 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 14h 14m at 7:42 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Feb 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:490.54:280.59:10-0.29:35-0.17:066:09Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:330.44:520.59:55-0.110:35-0.27:066:09First Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:170.35:270.510:41-0.111:37-0.27:056:10First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:060.16:070.511:28-0.17:056:11First Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:560.16:520.512:40-0.312:170.07:056:11First Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:090.17:410.51:45-0.31:110.07:046:12Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:310.52:49-0.37:036:13Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon1:010.23:42-0.33:020.17:036:13Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:450.34:22-0.33:510.27:026:14Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:240.34:57-0.34:360.27:026:15Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:590.35:32-0.35:190.27:016:15Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:120.53:280.46:09-0.36:030.27:006:16Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:110.63:480.46:48-0.26:490.17:006:17Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:050.63:450.47:28-0.27:370.06:596:17Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:550.53:500.48:10-0.28:27-0.16:586:18Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue3:420.54:150.58:52-0.29:20-0.26:586:19Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:290.44:470.59:34-0.110:15-0.36:576:19Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:170.35:230.610:16-0.111:12-0.46:566:20Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:110.16:020.610:580.06:556:20Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:450.612:13-0.46:556:21Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:350.61:16-0.46:546:22Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:300.62:20-0.46:536:22Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:330.63:22-0.46:526:23Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:480.34:17-0.33:500.26:516:23Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:230.35:05-0.34:480.16:516:24New Moon25Thu
26Fri12:480.62:560.35:49-0.25:430.16:506:24New Moon26Fri
27Sat2:020.63:230.46:31-0.16:360.06:496:25New Moon27Sat
28Sun2:520.53:390.47:13-0.17:27-0.16:486:25Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:330.53:210.57:55-0.18:19-0.26:476:26Waxing Crescent29Mon
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 11:12 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (44% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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