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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 5:11 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:19 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Apr 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:480.87:157:40First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:400.812:31-0.47:147:41First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:380.71:32-0.37:137:41First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:440.62:36-0.27:127:41Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:540.46:40-0.13:390.27:117:42Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:010.51:270.44:370.04:560.17:107:42Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:240.51:570.55:190.15:540.17:097:43Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:240.62:210.65:550.26:370.07:087:43Full Moon8Sun
9Mon3:180.62:170.66:300.37:16-0.17:087:44Full Moon9Mon
10Tue4:070.51:590.77:040.37:53-0.27:077:44Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:530.52:290.77:380.38:32-0.37:067:44Full Moon11Wed
12Thu5:380.43:080.78:130.39:12-0.47:057:45Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:240.43:480.78:470.39:54-0.57:047:45Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:160.34:290.79:220.210:39-0.57:037:46Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:120.711:26-0.57:027:46Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:550.77:017:47Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:430.712:16-0.47:007:47Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:360.71:10-0.36:597:47Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:400.62:07-0.26:587:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:460.43:060.03:080.36:577:48Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:050.54:000.14:160.26:567:49Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:030.612:090.54:480.35:140.16:567:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:210.712:050.65:300.46:06-0.16:557:50New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:240.712:310.86:080.56:56-0.26:547:50New Moon24Tue
25Wed4:210.71:090.96:440.57:45-0.36:537:51New Moon25Wed
26Thu5:170.62:001.07:210.58:35-0.46:527:51New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:551.09:26-0.46:517:52Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:471.010:18-0.46:517:52Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:391.011:11-0.36:507:53Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:300.96:497:53First Quarter30Mon
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 1:45 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 (11% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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