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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 47m at 1:59 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:20 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Apr 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:330.51:430.66:450.17:24-0.26:166:40New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:160.43:170.78:250.19:07-0.37:157:40Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:580.43:550.79:050.19:51-0.47:147:41Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:360.34:360.79:470.110:36-0.47:137:41Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:180.25:190.710:290.111:23-0.47:127:42Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:520.26:030.611:130.17:117:42First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:500.612:12-0.47:107:43First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:410.51:03-0.37:097:43First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:030.31:58-0.22:070.27:087:43First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:430.42:55-0.13:140.27:077:44Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:160.43:500.04:140.27:067:44Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:420.54:410.15:070.17:057:45Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:580.51:510.55:250.25:550.07:047:45Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:580.61:290.66:070.36:42-0.17:037:46Full Moon14Fri
15Sat3:520.61:580.76:470.37:30-0.27:027:46Full Moon15Sat
16Sun4:430.62:360.87:260.48:18-0.37:017:46Full Moon16Sun
17Mon5:340.53:170.88:070.49:08-0.47:007:47Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:260.54:000.98:480.39:59-0.46:597:47Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:240.44:450.99:330.310:51-0.46:587:48Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:320.911:45-0.36:577:48Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:210.86:577:49Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat10:270.37:170.712:40-0.212:270.36:567:49Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:160.48:210.61:37-0.11:440.36:557:50Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:590.511:460.52:350.03:070.26:547:50Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:380.53:320.14:260.26:537:51Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:010.51:130.64:250.25:260.16:527:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:010.61:400.65:120.36:100.06:527:52Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:550.612:390.75:540.36:48-0.16:517:52New Moon28Fri
29Sat3:440.61:100.76:330.37:24-0.16:507:52New Moon29Sat
30Sun4:310.61:520.87:120.38:02-0.26:497:53New Moon30Sun
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 11:09 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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