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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:50 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 37m at 7:43 pm (0.6 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 - Sep 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:141.15:531.09:350.49:480.67:057:42Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:461.26:580.910:300.310:330.67:067:41Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:251.28:320.811:270.311:220.67:067:40Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:081.29:550.712:260.37:067:39Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:551.211:050.712:150.61:280.37:077:38Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:461.11:150.72:330.37:077:37Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:040.88:41 AM1.12:230.73:410.37:077:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:530.89:41 AM1.13:330.74:390.47:087:35Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:370.910:43 AM1.14:320.75:190.57:087:34Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue2:151.011:50 AM1.15:180.75:520.57:087:33Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed2:491.01:221.15:570.76:240.67:097:32New Moon11Wed
12Thu3:151.02:251.16:350.76:580.77:097:31New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:231.13:011.17:140.67:340.77:097:30New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:041.13:391.17:550.58:110.77:107:29New Moon14Sat
15Sun3:291.24:181.18:390.48:500.77:107:28Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:031.25:001.19:250.49:300.77:117:27Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:411.35:451.010:140.310:100.87:117:26Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:201.36:340.911:070.210:520.87:117:24Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:011.312:020.27:127:23First Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:461.31:010.37:127:22First Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:381.32:030.47:127:21First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:381.33:060.47:137:20Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:461.34:060.57:137:19Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:341.011:16 AM1.34:010.94:580.67:137:18Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:071.11:441.35:020.85:450.77:147:17Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:361.12:471.35:570.76:270.87:147:16Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:561.23:421.36:480.67:080.87:157:15Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:321.24:341.37:370.57:490.97:157:14Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:481.35:241.28:260.58:310.97:157:13Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon3:251.46:151.19:150.49:150.87:167:12Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 10:16 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 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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