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 5h 59m 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 - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:180.612:38-0.37:066:09Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:030.61:38-0.37:056:10Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:510.62:38-0.47:056:11Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:430.73:36-0.47:046:11Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:440.74:28-0.47:046:12Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:570.75:17-0.37:036:13New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:260.46:03-0.35:410.27:036:13New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:130.73:540.46:48-0.26:360.17:026:14New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:190.74:120.47:32-0.27:320.07:026:15Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:150.64:090.48:16-0.18:29-0.17:016:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:050.54:160.59:00-0.19:28-0.27:006:16Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:520.44:450.69:44-0.110:29-0.37:006:17First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:420.25:210.610:30-0.111:31-0.36:596:17First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:390.16:030.611:18-0.16:586:18First Quarter14Fri
15Sat10:030.16:500.612:35-0.412:110.06:586:19First Quarter15Sat
16Sun11:100.17:410.51:43-0.41:100.06:576:19Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:070.12:50-0.42:130.16:566:20Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:550.23:50-0.33:160.16:556:20Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:380.34:33-0.34:110.16:556:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:160.35:09-0.34:580.16:546:21Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:510.35:42-0.25:410.16:536:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:390.53:180.36:17-0.26:230.06:526:23Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:330.53:300.46:53-0.27:060.06:516:23Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:190.43:100.47:30-0.17:50-0.16:506:24Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:020.43:300.58:09-0.18:36-0.26:506:24Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:450.44:020.58:48-0.19:24-0.36:496:25Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:280.34:370.59:28-0.110:14-0.46:486:25Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri5:140.25:160.510:08-0.111:07-0.46:476:26Third Quarter28Fri
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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