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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 30m at 12:50 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:44 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:001.07:18-0.26:348:09Full Moon1Sat
2Sun1:541.08:06-0.26:348:10Full Moon2Sun
3Mon2:481.08:54-0.26:348:10Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:240.63:421.08:240.59:42-0.26:348:10Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:060.64:301.09:180.510:30-0.26:348:11Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:420.65:240.910:120.411:18-0.16:348:11Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:180.66:120.811:180.46:348:12Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:480.67:120.612:060.012:300.36:348:12Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:120.610:360.51:000.11:480.36:348:12Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:480.71:540.23:120.26:348:13Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:000.59:30 AM0.82:480.34:300.16:348:13Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:120.510:18 AM0.83:420.45:240.06:348:13Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:060.611:00 AM0.94:300.46:00-0.16:348:14Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri3:000.611:42 AM0.95:180.46:36-0.16:348:14New Moon14Fri
15Sat3:420.612:300.96:060.47:12-0.16:358:14New Moon15Sat
16Sun4:300.61:180.96:480.57:48-0.16:358:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon5:120.62:120.97:300.48:24-0.16:358:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue5:480.63:000.98:120.49:06-0.26:358:15Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:180.63:480.98:540.49:42-0.16:358:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:300.64:360.89:480.410:30-0.16:358:16Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:060.65:240.810:360.311:12-0.16:368:16Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:300.66:120.711:360.311:540.06:368:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:120.77:000.612:360.36:368:16First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:540.78:000.512:420.11:360.26:368:17First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:360.81:300.22:420.16:378:17First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:180.49:24 AM0.82:180.43:420.16:378:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:060.94:360.06:378:17Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:480.95:24-0.16:388:17Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:361.06:12-0.16:388:17Full Moon29Sat
30Sun12:301.17:00-0.16:388:17Full 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 4:17 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 52% 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 (52% 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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