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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 11:26 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 5:43 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:181.17:18-0.26:398:17New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:241.28:06-0.26:398:17New Moon2Sun
3Mon2:301.28:54-0.16:398:17Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:240.63:301.18:180.59:42-0.16:408:17Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:540.64:241.09:180.510:300.06:408:17Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:240.65:180.910:240.411:120.16:408:17Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:480.66:120.811:300.36:418:17First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:240.77:060.612:000.212:420.36:418:17First Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:540.810:540.512:540.22:060.26:428:17First Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:360.81:420.33:300.16:428:17Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:120.59:18 AM0.92:360.44:420.06:438:16Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:180.510:06 AM0.93:300.55:300.06:438:16Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:120.610:54 AM0.94:240.56:00-0.16:438:16Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:000.611:36 AM0.95:060.56:30-0.16:448:16Full Moon14Fri
15Sat3:480.612:241.05:480.57:00-0.16:448:16Full Moon15Sat
16Sun1:121.07:36-0.16:458:15Full Moon16Sun
17Mon5:060.72:061.07:060.68:12-0.16:458:15Full Moon17Mon
18Tue5:360.72:541.07:480.58:540.06:468:15Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:000.73:421.08:360.59:300.06:468:14Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:360.74:300.99:240.510:180.06:478:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:420.75:180.910:180.411:000.16:478:14Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:120.86:060.811:120.311:420.26:488:13Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:480.87:000.712:120.36:488:13Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:300.88:060.612:300.31:120.26:488:12Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:120.91:180.42:180.16:498:12Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:481.03:240.16:498:11Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:361.04:240.06:508:11Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:181.15:240.06:508:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:061.26:120.06:518:10New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:121.27:000.06:518:09New Moon30Sun
31Mon1:241.27:420.16:528:09New Moon31Mon
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 8:34 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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