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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 5:11 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 03m at 9:36 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Dec 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:141.45:200.06:515:35Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:571.46:080.06:525:35Full Moon2Sun
3Mon6:55-0.16:535:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:471.47:430.06:535:35Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed2:001.48:320.06:545:35Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu3:021.36:440.89:200.18:530.76:555:35Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:581.27:150.810:080.210:050.66:565:35Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:531.07:390.810:550.311:260.56:565:36Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:520.96:590.911:420.46:575:36Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:150.77:250.912:550.412:310.56:585:36Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue10:530.78:031.02:340.31:210.66:585:36Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:050.73:530.22:110.66:595:37Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:251.14:350.16:595:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:081.15:010.07:005:37Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:521.15:27-0.17:015:38New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:411.05:56-0.17:015:38New Moon16Sun
17Mon6:29-0.17:025:38New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:341.07:05-0.17:025:39New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:291.07:44-0.17:035:39Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu2:211.05:450.78:25-0.18:020.67:035:40Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri3:101.05:270.79:08-0.18:570.57:045:40Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:590.95:260.79:520.09:560.57:045:41Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:490.95:520.810:370.110:590.47:055:41First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:440.76:240.811:210.27:055:42First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:480.66:580.812:040.212:050.37:065:42First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:330.91:100.17:065:43First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:071.02:150.07:075:43Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:401.13:17-0.27:075:44Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:121.14:14-0.27:075:45Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:491.25:06-0.37:085:45Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:291.15:54-0.37:085:46Full Moon31Mon
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 1:23 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 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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