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 3h 31m 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 - Jul 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:000.64:060.99:060.49:48-0.16:388:17Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:420.74:540.99:540.410:360.06:398:17Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:060.75:420.810:480.311:180.16:398:17Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:420.76:300.711:480.36:398:17First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:180.87:300.512:060.212:480.26:408:17First Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:000.811:360.412:480.31:540.16:408:17First Quarter6Thu
7Fri8:420.91:360.43:000.06:418:17Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:240.94:060.06:418:17Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:121.05:00-0.16:418:17Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:001.15:54-0.16:428:17Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:001.16:36-0.16:428:17Full Moon11Tue
12Wed1:061.17:240.06:438:16Full Moon12Wed
13Thu4:480.72:121.16:540.58:060.06:438:16Full Moon13Thu
14Fri5:240.73:121.17:480.58:540.16:448:16Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:480.74:061.08:420.49:360.16:448:16Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:060.74:540.99:420.410:240.26:448:15Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:480.85:420.710:420.311:060.26:458:15Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:060.86:300.611:480.211:540.26:458:15Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:420.99:480.51:000.26:468:15Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:240.911:180.512:420.32:120.16:468:14Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri8:120.91:360.33:420.16:478:14Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:240.59:06 AM0.92:360.46:060.06:478:14Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:240.59:54 AM0.93:300.56:488:13Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:120.610:42 AM0.94:240.55:480.06:488:13Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:540.611:36 AM0.95:060.56:180.16:498:12New Moon25Tue
26Wed3:360.712:301.05:480.66:480.16:498:12New Moon26Wed
27Thu4:120.71:241.06:300.67:240.16:508:11New Moon27Thu
28Fri4:420.72:181.07:120.58:000.16:508:11New Moon28Fri
29Sat5:000.73:061.08:000.58:420.26:508:10Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:540.83:541.08:480.49:240.26:518:10Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:000.84:420.99:360.410:060.26:518:09Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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