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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 9:18 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 14h 07m at 3:15 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Nov 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:461.211:391.11:500.92:450.86:315:44Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:551.211:141.23:050.83:330.96:325:43Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:101.34:070.74:141.06:325:43Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:121.35:010.54:521.16:335:42Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:101.25:500.35:281.16:345:42Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:051.26:380.26:061.16:345:41Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:281.67:250.26:355:40Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed1:281.68:130.16:355:40Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:241.59:010.16:365:39Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:171.59:510.26:375:39Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:081.410:420.36:375:39Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:011.39:150.911:340.411:370.86:385:38Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:571.19:551.012:290.56:395:38Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:001.010:281.01:120.81:250.66:395:37Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:390.910:531.13:040.72:190.76:405:37Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:001.04:080.63:060.86:415:37Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:031.04:360.53:440.96:425:36Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:591.14:590.44:180.96:425:36Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:161.35:270.36:435:36New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:551.36:000.26:445:36New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:360.16:445:35New Moon21Tue
22Wed12:411.37:170.06:455:35New Moon22Wed
23Thu1:311.38:010.06:465:35Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:221.38:480.06:465:35Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:121.39:370.06:475:35Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:031.310:290.16:485:35First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:581.29:020.911:210.211:060.86:495:35First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:591.19:200.912:140.46:495:35First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:131.08:151.012:280.71:060.66:505:35First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:450.98:351.11:480.61:560.76:515:35Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 6:16 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 94% 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 maximum.

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 (94% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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