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 2h 28m 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 - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:230.510:07 AM0.73:170.34:250.16:358:09Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:310.610:45 AM0.84:090.45:210.06:348:09Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:280.611:26 AM0.94:570.46:09-0.16:348:10New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:210.612:111.05:430.56:52-0.16:348:10New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:090.61:011.06:270.57:34-0.26:348:11New Moon5Thu
6Fri4:550.61:531.07:120.48:15-0.26:348:11New Moon6Fri
7Sat5:380.62:451.07:570.48:58-0.26:348:12Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:190.63:340.98:450.49:41-0.26:348:12Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:570.54:210.99:350.410:26-0.26:348:12Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:310.55:080.810:290.311:11-0.16:348:13Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:440.55:560.711:280.311:58-0.16:348:13First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:100.66:470.612:310.36:348:13First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:500.67:430.512:450.01:390.36:348:14First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:350.711:450.41:340.12:470.26:348:14First Quarter14Sat
15Sun9:210.72:250.33:490.16:348:14Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:000.510:07 AM0.83:150.44:370.16:358:15Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:590.510:51 AM0.84:030.45:190.06:358:15Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:340.96:00-0.16:358:15Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:190.96:41-0.16:358:15Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:091.07:24-0.26:358:16Full Moon20Fri
21Sat2:021.08:08-0.26:368:16Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:561.08:54-0.26:368:16Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:210.63:481.08:290.59:41-0.16:368:16Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:520.64:381.09:230.510:29-0.16:368:16Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:080.65:290.910:230.411:180.06:378:17Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:560.66:210.811:270.46:378:17Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:200.77:200.612:060.112:360.36:378:17Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:560.810:570.512:560.21:500.26:378:17Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:390.81:480.33:050.16:388:17Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:180.59:24 AM0.92:420.44:150.16:388:17Waning Crescent30Mon
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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