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 3h 34m 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 - Jul 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:301.17:48-0.16:398:17Full Moon1Mon
2Tue2:301.18:30-0.16:398:17Full Moon2Tue
3Wed5:540.63:301.18:060.59:180.06:398:17Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:240.64:241.09:060.410:060.06:408:17Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:360.75:120.910:060.410:480.16:408:17Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:240.76:060.711:060.311:360.26:408:17Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:480.87:000.612:180.26:418:17Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:240.810:300.512:300.21:300.26:418:17Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue8:060.911:480.51:180.32:540.16:428:17Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:540.92:120.36:060.06:428:17Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:540.59:42 AM0.93:120.46:540.06:438:16Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:480.610:30 AM0.94:060.45:480.06:438:16Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:360.611:18 AM0.94:540.56:180.06:438:16New Moon13Sat
14Sun3:240.612:120.95:420.56:480.06:448:16New Moon14Sun
15Mon4:060.71:001.06:240.57:240.06:448:16New Moon15Mon
16Tue4:420.71:540.97:060.58:000.06:458:15New Moon16Tue
17Wed5:120.72:420.97:480.58:360.06:458:15New Moon17Wed
18Thu5:360.73:300.98:360.49:180.16:468:15Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:120.74:180.99:240.49:540.16:468:14Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:240.85:060.810:120.310:360.16:478:14Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:540.85:540.711:060.311:180.26:478:14Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:360.86:420.612:000.26:488:13First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:120.97:420.512:060.31:000.16:488:13First Quarter23Tue
24Wed8:000.912:480.42:000.16:488:12First Quarter24Wed
25Thu8:420.93:060.16:498:12Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:301.04:060.06:498:11Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:181.15:000.06:508:11Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:121.15:540.06:508:10Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:181.26:420.16:518:10Full Moon29Mon
30Tue4:060.71:241.26:060.67:240.16:518:09Full Moon30Tue
31Wed4:420.82:361.27:000.68:060.26:528:09Full Moon31Wed
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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