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 : 12:52 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 7:09 am (0.8 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:261.05:330.68:20-0.28:020.57:085:47Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:180.95:460.69:07-0.28:590.47:095:47Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:080.95:370.69:55-0.110:010.37:095:48Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:590.75:580.610:420.011:060.27:095:49First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:540.66:310.711:300.17:095:49First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:010.47:090.712:150.112:190.27:105:50First Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:490.47:520.81:250.01:100.27:105:51Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:000.42:35-0.12:040.37:105:52Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:240.83:37-0.17:105:52Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:500.54:29-0.23:500.47:105:53Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:360.55:14-0.24:410.47:105:54Full Moon11Sun
12Mon3:190.55:55-0.25:300.37:105:54Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:050.83:580.56:36-0.26:190.37:105:55Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:050.84:330.57:16-0.27:080.37:105:56Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:590.75:020.57:58-0.27:590.27:105:57Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri2:490.75:100.58:40-0.28:520.27:105:57Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:360.64:480.59:23-0.29:460.17:105:58Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:220.55:140.510:05-0.110:430.07:105:59Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:090.45:500.610:48-0.111:40-0.17:106:00Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:000.36:300.611:320.07:106:00Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed10:030.17:140.612:39-0.112:160.17:096:01Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:000.61:38-0.27:096:02Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:470.62:35-0.37:096:03Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:340.63:27-0.37:096:03Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:230.74:15-0.37:086:04Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:190.75:00-0.37:086:05New Moon26Mon
27Tue5:44-0.37:086:06New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:220.73:590.46:28-0.36:040.37:086:06New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:260.84:250.47:13-0.36:560.27:076:07New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:250.74:400.47:57-0.27:510.17:076:08Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:180.74:340.48:42-0.28:480.07:066:08Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 10:00 am — 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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