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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 6:25 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 11:04 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Dec 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:251.28:390.06:525:35Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:141.26:500.89:230.08:590.86:525:35Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:021.16:010.810:080.19:590.76:535:35Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:521.06:200.910:550.211:040.76:545:35First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:461.06:530.911:420.36:555:35First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:480.87:280.912:130.612:310.46:555:35First Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:080.78:031.01:210.51:180.66:565:35First Quarter7Sun
8Mon11:590.88:361.12:260.32:050.76:575:36Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:041.23:240.26:575:36Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:141.24:170.06:585:36Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:001.35:07-0.16:595:36Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:401.45:55-0.16:595:37Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:321.36:43-0.17:005:37Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:30-0.17:005:37Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:451.38:180.07:015:38Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:501.26:230.79:050.18:380.67:025:38Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed3:471.16:470.79:520.19:500.57:025:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:431.06:450.710:370.211:080.47:035:39Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:410.86:320.811:220.37:035:39Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:550.67:020.912:330.312:080.47:045:40Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:400.57:410.92:050.212:560.57:045:40Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:241.03:300.07:055:41Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:071.04:23-0.17:055:42Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed9:511.04:54-0.17:065:42Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:370.95:20-0.27:065:43New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:270.95:48-0.27:065:43New Moon26Fri
27Sat6:20-0.27:075:44New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:210.96:55-0.27:075:44New Moon28Sun
29Mon1:170.97:33-0.27:085:45Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue2:110.95:250.68:13-0.27:530.57:085:46Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed3:010.95:040.68:55-0.18:470.47:085:46Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 2:44 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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