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 1h 39m 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 - May 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:120.52:360.87:480.38:42-0.36:497:53New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:000.53:180.88:300.39:24-0.36:487:54Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:360.44:060.89:120.310:06-0.36:477:54Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:180.44:480.89:540.310:48-0.36:467:55Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:420.45:360.710:420.311:36-0.36:467:55Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:060.46:180.711:360.36:457:56First Quarter6Sat
7Sun10:060.47:120.612:24-0.212:360.36:457:56First Quarter7Sun
8Mon10:540.48:120.61:18-0.11:420.36:447:57First Quarter8Mon
9Tue11:300.59:180.52:120.02:480.36:437:57First Quarter9Tue
10Wed10:180.63:060.23:540.26:437:58Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:000.511:00 AM0.63:540.34:480.16:427:58Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:060.611:36 AM0.74:420.45:360.06:427:59Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat3:060.612:120.85:300.56:24-0.16:417:59Full Moon13Sat
14Sun3:540.71:000.96:060.57:12-0.26:418:00Full Moon14Sun
15Mon4:480.61:481.06:480.58:00-0.36:408:00Full Moon15Mon
16Tue5:360.62:421.07:360.58:48-0.36:408:01Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:361.09:36-0.36:398:01Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:060.54:241.09:120.410:30-0.26:398:02Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:540.55:120.910:060.411:18-0.26:388:02Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:420.56:060.811:120.36:388:03Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun9:300.57:000.712:12-0.112:240.36:378:03Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon10:120.58:060.51:060.01:420.36:378:04Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue11:000.611:480.52:000.13:120.26:378:04Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:360.72:540.25:000.16:368:05Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:540.510:24 AM0.73:480.35:420.06:368:05Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:540.611:00 AM0.84:360.46:060.06:368:06Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:480.611:42 AM0.85:180.46:36-0.16:368:06New Moon27Sat
28Sun3:360.612:300.96:000.47:06-0.16:358:07New Moon28Sun
29Mon4:240.61:120.96:420.47:36-0.26:358:07New Moon29Mon
30Tue5:060.62:000.97:180.48:18-0.26:358:08New Moon30Tue
31Wed5:420.62:480.98:000.48:54-0.26:358:08Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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