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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:12 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 15h 25m at 8:57 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:250.610:15 AM0.93:340.45:04-0.16:358:09Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:571.05:54-0.16:348:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:441.06:40-0.26:348:10Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:371.07:23-0.26:348:10Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:351.08:06-0.26:348:11Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:321.08:49-0.26:348:11Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:140.53:251.08:200.49:33-0.26:348:12Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:490.54:150.99:140.410:17-0.16:348:12Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:190.55:030.810:120.411:03-0.16:348:12Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:280.65:520.711:140.311:490.06:348:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:480.66:440.612:220.36:348:13Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:240.77:420.512:350.11:360.26:348:13Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:070.711:450.41:230.22:570.16:348:14Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:520.82:120.34:150.16:348:14Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:580.59:37 AM0.83:010.44:510.06:348:14Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:210.85:22-0.16:358:15Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:050.95:57-0.16:358:15Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:500.96:34-0.26:358:15New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:391.07:13-0.26:358:15New Moon19Sat
20Sun1:341.07:55-0.26:358:16New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:311.18:39-0.26:368:16New Moon21Mon
22Tue6:090.63:261.18:140.59:24-0.16:368:16Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:340.64:181.09:080.510:090.06:368:16Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:410.65:100.910:070.410:550.06:368:16Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:380.76:020.811:100.311:400.16:378:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:000.76:590.612:180.26:378:17First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:330.810:420.512:250.21:280.16:378:17First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:130.91:110.32:410.16:378:17First Quarter28Mon
29Tue8:570.93:510.06:388:17Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:451.04:53-0.16:388:17Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 12:34 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 30% 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 Waning Crescent (30% 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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