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 16h 25m 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 - May 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:040.45:260.710:400.311:32-0.36:487:54Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:120.46:120.711:300.36:487:54First Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:150.47:010.612:20-0.312:270.36:477:55First Quarter3Tue
4Wed11:080.47:560.61:12-0.21:320.36:467:55First Quarter4Wed
5Thu11:500.58:580.52:06-0.12:390.36:457:56First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:240.53:010.13:430.36:457:56Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:450.63:550.24:380.26:447:57Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:390.511:58 AM0.64:430.35:270.16:447:57Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:390.612:290.75:270.46:130.06:437:58Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:330.71:060.86:080.56:59-0.16:427:58Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:250.71:490.96:480.57:46-0.26:427:59Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:140.62:351.07:290.58:34-0.36:417:59Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:040.63:221.08:120.59:24-0.36:418:00Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:540.54:091.08:570.410:14-0.36:408:00Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:460.54:571.09:480.411:06-0.26:408:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon8:400.55:470.910:450.411:59-0.26:398:01Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:340.56:390.811:510.46:398:02Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed10:230.57:390.612:53-0.11:060.36:388:02Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:080.611:030.51:480.02:280.36:388:03Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:490.62:450.23:540.26:388:03Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:280.512:250.73:400.25:040.16:378:04Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:320.612:510.74:310.35:490.06:378:04Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:280.611:48 AM0.85:160.46:240.06:378:05New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:190.612:260.85:580.46:59-0.16:368:05New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:070.61:100.96:380.47:34-0.16:368:06New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:520.61:560.97:170.48:11-0.26:368:06New Moon26Thu
27Fri5:350.62:430.97:570.48:50-0.26:358:07Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:150.53:290.98:380.49:31-0.36:358:07Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:510.54:150.99:220.410:14-0.36:358:08Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:180.55:000.810:100.410:59-0.26:358:08Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:420.55:460.811:020.411:46-0.26:358:08Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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