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 : 10:45 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 59m at 6:10 am (0.7 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 - Aug 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:531.06:010.06:528:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:100.711:45 AM1.05:100.66:340.06:538:08Full Moon2Thu
3Fri3:510.712:381.05:560.67:080.16:538:07Full Moon3Fri
4Sat4:290.71:331.06:390.67:440.16:548:06Full Moon4Sat
5Sun5:010.72:251.07:220.68:200.16:548:06Full Moon5Sun
6Mon5:250.73:151.08:070.68:590.26:548:05Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:150.84:021.08:530.59:390.26:558:04Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:010.84:481.09:430.410:190.36:558:04Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:280.95:350.910:340.411:010.36:568:03Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:020.96:250.811:280.311:430.46:568:02Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:391.07:220.712:250.26:578:01Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:191.012:250.51:250.16:578:01Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon8:021.02:280.16:588:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue8:461.13:310.16:587:59Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:331.14:320.16:587:58Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:231.25:270.16:597:57Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:211.36:160.16:597:57New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:311.37:020.27:007:56New Moon18Sat
19Sun4:260.81:481.36:310.77:460.37:007:55New Moon19Sun
20Mon4:530.92:591.37:260.68:280.47:007:54New Moon20Mon
21Tue5:120.94:011.28:220.69:100.57:017:53Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:110.94:561.19:200.59:530.57:017:52Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:121.05:481.010:200.410:350.67:027:51Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:381.16:500.811:230.311:180.67:027:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:141.29:480.712:270.27:027:49First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:571.212:040.61:340.27:037:48First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:451.12:440.27:037:47First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:381.13:530.27:047:47Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:351.14:540.27:047:46Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:580.810:33 AM1.14:080.75:360.37:047:45Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:380.911:34 AM1.15:030.76:100.37:057:44Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:27 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 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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