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 6h 53m 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 - Sep 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:201.15:120.37:057:43Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:231.25:510.47:057:42Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:060.912:331.25:230.86:270.57:067:41Full Moon3Mon
4Tue3:271.01:501.26:110.87:030.67:067:40Full Moon4Tue
5Wed3:351.02:591.36:590.77:390.77:067:39Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:151.13:591.27:480.58:160.77:077:38Full Moon6Thu
7Fri3:261.14:551.18:380.48:520.87:077:37Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:541.25:561.09:300.39:290.87:077:36Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:271.37:320.910:250.210:040.87:087:35Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:051.411:220.17:087:34Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:471.412:230.17:097:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:351.41:270.27:097:31Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:311.42:360.37:097:30Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:341.37:180.47:107:29Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:461.38:080.57:107:28Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:511.011:35 AM1.34:150.88:470.67:107:27Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:211.01:511.35:200.86:070.77:117:26New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:481.12:521.36:150.76:420.87:117:25New Moon18Tue
19Wed3:081.13:451.27:030.67:170.87:117:24New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:571.24:341.27:490.57:520.97:127:23New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:511.35:211.18:330.48:290.97:127:22Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:221.36:091.09:180.39:050.87:127:21Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:001.37:070.910:030.29:420.87:137:20Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon4:401.310:510.27:137:19Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:231.311:400.27:147:18First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:091.312:330.27:147:17First Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:581.21:290.37:147:15First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:521.22:300.47:157:14First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:531.23:310.57:157:13Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:181.010:00 AM1.23:181.04:250.67:157:12Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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