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 3h 09m 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:220.510:11 AM0.93:360.45:120.06:388:17Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:170.610:58 AM1.04:280.55:560.06:398:17Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:060.611:47 AM1.05:180.56:35-0.16:398:17New Moon3Thu
4Fri3:510.612:381.06:050.57:14-0.16:408:17New Moon4Fri
5Sat4:330.61:311.06:510.57:52-0.16:408:17New Moon5Sat
6Sun5:120.62:241.07:360.58:32-0.16:408:17New Moon6Sun
7Mon5:470.63:150.98:240.49:130.06:418:17Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:130.64:020.99:130.49:550.06:418:17Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:490.64:490.810:040.410:370.06:428:17Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:570.75:350.710:580.311:210.16:428:17Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:300.76:240.611:550.36:428:16First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:100.87:180.512:050.112:550.26:438:16First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:530.811:290.412:500.21:560.16:438:16First Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:390.81:370.32:570.16:448:16First Quarter14Mon
15Tue9:260.93:550.06:448:16Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:130.94:460.06:458:15Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:001.05:340.06:458:15Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:501.06:190.06:468:15Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:461.17:030.06:468:14Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:471.17:470.06:468:14Full Moon20Sun
21Mon5:130.72:481.17:230.68:320.16:478:14Full Moon21Mon
22Tue5:400.73:441.18:160.59:170.16:478:13Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:540.74:361.09:120.410:030.26:488:13Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:470.85:270.910:110.410:490.26:488:12Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:040.86:190.811:140.311:350.36:498:12Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:360.97:200.612:200.26:498:12Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:160.910:510.512:230.31:300.26:508:11Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:021.01:140.42:430.16:508:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:050.58:52 AM1.02:100.56:370.16:518:10Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:050.69:45 AM1.03:100.54:560.16:518:09Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:560.610:38 AM1.04:080.55:400.16:528:09Waning Crescent31Thu
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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