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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 2:31 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:10 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:360.64:071.08:500.510:01-0.16:388:17Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:570.64:561.09:450.510:49-0.16:398:17Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:460.65:470.910:450.411:370.06:398:17Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:020.76:410.711:500.36:408:17Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:330.77:450.612:260.21:000.36:408:17Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:110.811:330.51:160.32:120.26:408:17Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:530.92:070.43:240.16:418:17Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:480.69:38 AM0.93:000.44:290.06:418:17Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:490.610:25 AM1.03:530.55:240.06:428:17Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:420.611:12 AM1.04:440.56:09-0.16:428:17New Moon10Thu
11Fri3:290.612:031.15:330.56:51-0.16:428:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat4:130.612:591.16:210.57:32-0.16:438:16New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:540.61:561.07:080.58:130.06:438:16New Moon13Sun
14Mon5:310.72:501.07:570.58:550.06:448:16Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:040.73:401.08:470.49:370.06:448:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:250.74:280.99:400.410:200.16:458:15Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:530.75:140.810:350.311:040.16:458:15Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:130.76:020.711:330.311:480.26:468:15First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:490.86:530.612:330.26:468:14First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:300.87:510.512:330.21:360.26:468:14First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:150.81:200.32:380.16:478:14First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:020.93:370.16:478:13Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:500.94:290.06:488:13Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:370.95:150.06:488:12Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:251.05:580.06:498:12Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:171.16:400.06:498:11Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:141.17:230.06:508:11Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:131.18:070.16:508:10Full Moon28Mon
29Tue5:250.73:101.17:440.68:510.16:518:10Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:450.74:041.18:370.59:360.26:518:09Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:400.84:551.09:330.410:210.26:528:09Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 11:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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