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 : in 1m at 12:52 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:050.15:560.510:480.06:466:26Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:400.512:03-0.56:456:27Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:290.51:02-0.46:446:27Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue8:230.62:04-0.46:436:28Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:260.63:05-0.46:426:28Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:400.34:01-0.33:400.26:416:29Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:120.34:52-0.24:380.16:406:29New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:330.62:400.45:37-0.15:340.16:396:30New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:010.63:010.46:200.06:280.06:396:30New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:000.63:030.57:020.07:21-0.16:386:31Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:530.53:040.67:440.08:15-0.26:376:31Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:430.43:300.68:280.09:09-0.36:366:32Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:390.34:060.79:120.010:05-0.46:356:32Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:570.24:460.69:580.011:01-0.46:346:33First Quarter14Fri
15Sat8:220.15:300.610:480.011:58-0.46:336:33First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:370.16:180.511:430.06:326:33First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:410.17:110.512:59-0.412:470.16:316:34First Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:340.28:080.42:02-0.31:590.16:306:34Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:200.33:04-0.23:090.16:286:35Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:000.33:56-0.24:060.16:276:35Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:130.41:360.44:36-0.14:500.16:266:36Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:120.42:060.45:110.05:280.06:256:36Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:580.52:240.45:450.06:060.06:246:36Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:360.52:040.56:200.16:46-0.16:236:37Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:030.52:170.56:570.17:28-0.26:226:37Full Moon25Tue
26Wed3:220.42:490.67:350.18:12-0.36:216:38Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:530.43:240.68:140.18:58-0.46:206:38Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:310.44:020.78:530.19:47-0.46:196:39Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:140.34:410.79:330.110:39-0.56:186:39Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:220.711:33-0.46:176:39Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon6:080.66:166:40Third Quarter31Mon
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 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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