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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 1:59 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 7:44 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 - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:180.88:061.01:360.51:210.66:515:35Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:320.88:481.13:060.42:150.66:525:35Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:340.84:100.33:070.76:535:35Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:290.94:450.23:550.76:535:35Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:190.95:170.24:390.76:545:35Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:050.95:490.15:210.76:555:35Full Moon6Wed
7Thu3:490.86:230.16:010.76:555:35Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:351.14:290.86:590.06:430.76:565:35Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:271.15:050.87:370.07:270.76:575:36Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:171.15:340.88:180.08:140.66:575:36Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:061.05:240.89:000.09:050.66:585:36Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:531.05:220.89:440.09:590.56:595:36Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:410.95:540.810:290.110:580.56:595:37Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:310.86:320.811:150.211:590.47:005:37Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:260.77:130.912:020.37:005:37Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:300.67:550.91:020.312:510.47:015:38Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun11:410.68:361.02:040.21:410.57:025:38Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:161.03:030.17:025:39Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:561.13:560.07:035:39Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:401.14:46-0.17:035:40New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:391.25:33-0.17:045:40New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:20-0.17:045:41New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:491.27:06-0.17:055:41Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:541.15:140.77:53-0.17:310.57:055:42Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:521.15:420.78:400.08:310.47:065:42Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:451.05:560.79:270.09:350.47:065:43Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:370.85:370.710:140.110:440.37:075:43First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:290.66:020.811:010.111:580.27:075:44First Quarter28Thu
29Fri6:300.56:390.811:500.27:075:44First Quarter29Fri
30Sat10:070.47:220.81:180.112:420.37:085:45First Quarter30Sat
31Sun11:200.48:130.82:500.01:360.37:085:46Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 10:51 am — 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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