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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 11m at 12:30 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:00 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:040.47:350.61:17-0.21:160.36:497:53First Quarter1Wed
2Thu11:500.48:390.52:17-0.12:420.36:487:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:300.53:170.04:130.26:477:54Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:190.51:070.64:130.15:210.26:477:55Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:290.51:380.65:000.26:000.16:467:55Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:260.61:570.75:380.36:310.06:457:56Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:170.61:100.76:120.47:020.06:457:56Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:050.61:370.86:460.47:36-0.16:447:57Full Moon8Wed
9Thu4:500.62:150.87:200.48:13-0.26:437:57Full Moon9Thu
10Fri5:340.62:550.87:560.48:53-0.36:437:58Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:170.53:370.88:320.49:36-0.46:427:58Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:030.54:180.89:100.410:21-0.46:427:59Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:000.811:10-0.46:417:59Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:430.86:418:00Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:300.812:01-0.36:408:00Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:250.712:54-0.26:408:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri11:430.58:310.71:51-0.11:540.46:398:01Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:130.62:480.13:080.46:398:02Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:320.63:430.24:150.36:388:02Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:190.611:27 AM0.74:330.35:130.16:388:03Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:270.711:50 AM0.85:170.46:060.06:388:03New Moon21Tue
22Wed3:260.712:240.95:590.56:55-0.16:378:04New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:200.71:091.06:390.57:44-0.26:378:04New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:120.72:021.07:200.58:32-0.36:368:05New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:030.62:561.18:030.59:21-0.36:368:05Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:481.010:10-0.36:368:06Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:420.54:371.09:420.411:00-0.26:368:06Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:330.55:260.910:400.411:51-0.26:358:07First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:230.56:170.811:480.46:358:07First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:110.57:130.612:43-0.11:060.36:358:08First Quarter30Thu
31Fri10:550.68:160.51:370.02:360.36:358:08First Quarter31Fri
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 9:45 pm — 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 55% 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 (55% 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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