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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:18 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 15h 19m at 3:15 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Dec 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:120.93:010.42:420.86:515:35Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:201.04:020.23:260.86:525:35Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:091.34:540.16:535:35Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:541.45:400.06:545:35Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:561.46:240.06:545:35Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:08-0.16:555:35Full Moon6Wed
7Thu1:021.37:52-0.16:565:35Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:031.38:370.06:565:36Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:581.26:490.79:230.09:000.66:575:36Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:501.17:220.710:090.110:080.66:585:36Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:411.07:420.710:550.211:230.56:585:36Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:350.96:470.811:410.36:595:37Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:340.77:190.912:450.512:280.46:595:37Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu10:380.67:570.92:100.31:140.57:005:37Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:000.63:150.22:000.67:015:38Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:151.03:550.17:015:38Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:531.04:270.07:025:38Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:301.05:01-0.17:025:39Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:081.05:37-0.27:035:39New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:231.16:16-0.27:035:40New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:58-0.27:045:40New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:091.17:43-0.27:045:41Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat2:101.18:30-0.27:055:41Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:071.16:340.69:17-0.18:460.67:055:42Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:021.06:250.610:040.09:550.57:065:42Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:570.96:140.710:500.111:070.47:065:43First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:590.76:350.811:350.27:075:43First Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:230.57:060.912:220.212:190.47:075:44First Quarter28Thu
29Fri11:030.57:420.91:380.11:030.47:075:45Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:211.02:50-0.17:085:45Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:581.03:53-0.27:085:46Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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