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 5h 57m 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 - Aug 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:580.94:290.06:528:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:491.05:150.06:528:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:411.05:490.06:538:07Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:351.06:220.16:538:07Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:331.16:560.16:548:06Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:331.17:330.26:548:05Full Moon6Mon
7Tue4:440.82:331.17:090.68:110.36:558:05Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:500.83:291.17:580.68:500.36:558:04Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:350.94:211.18:510.59:290.46:568:03Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:480.95:131.09:450.310:080.56:568:02Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:141.06:070.810:420.210:460.56:568:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:451.17:170.611:420.111:220.56:578:01Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:211.112:450.06:578:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:031.21:520.06:587:59Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:511.23:020.06:587:59Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:461.27:490.16:597:58Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:471.28:490.16:597:57Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:541.29:430.26:597:56Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:111.26:390.37:007:55New Moon19Sun
20Mon3:410.81:491.26:100.67:150.47:007:54New Moon20Mon
21Tue4:080.93:061.27:050.67:510.57:017:53New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:260.93:581.17:580.58:280.67:017:52Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:181.04:391.08:500.49:060.67:017:52Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:161.15:140.99:420.39:450.67:027:51Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:431.15:490.810:350.210:230.67:027:50Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:191.16:290.711:280.211:000.67:037:49First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:591.112:220.17:037:48First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:431.11:200.17:037:47First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:321.12:210.17:047:46First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:241.13:240.27:047:45Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:211.14:240.27:057:44Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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