Tides Today & Tomorrow in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 32m at 11:47 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:38 pm (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:211.05:32-0.27:085:47Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:500.66:17-0.25:470.57:095:47Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:281.04:300.67:02-0.26:370.47:095:48Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:321.05:070.67:47-0.27:310.47:095:49Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:280.95:400.58:32-0.28:280.37:095:49Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:190.86:050.59:18-0.19:280.37:105:50Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:080.75:400.510:04-0.110:320.27:105:51Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:560.65:550.610:500.011:390.17:105:51Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:470.46:300.611:370.07:105:52Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:440.37:120.612:490.012:250.17:105:53Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:000.37:560.72:00-0.11:150.27:105:54Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:420.73:03-0.17:105:54Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:280.73:49-0.27:105:55Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:150.74:25-0.27:105:56Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:040.75:00-0.37:105:56Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:570.75:37-0.37:105:57New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:15-0.37:105:58New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:530.84:290.56:56-0.36:320.47:105:59New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:470.84:530.47:39-0.37:210.37:105:59Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:390.84:580.48:23-0.38:140.27:106:00Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:290.74:520.59:08-0.29:090.17:096:01Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:180.65:130.59:53-0.210:080.07:096:02Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:090.55:430.610:39-0.111:11-0.17:096:02First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:040.46:180.611:240.07:096:03First Quarter24Sun
25Mon9:400.26:580.612:16-0.112:110.17:096:04First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:400.71:23-0.27:086:05Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:270.72:29-0.37:086:05Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:170.73:32-0.37:086:06Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:120.74:27-0.37:076:07Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat2:430.45:15-0.34:410.27:076:08Full Moon30Sat
31Sun3:210.45:59-0.35:340.27:066:08Full Moon31Sun
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 3:12 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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