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 4h 40m 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 - Jan 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:500.84:590.79:340.09:440.37:085:47Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:400.75:280.710:160.010:430.27:095:48First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:330.66:000.710:580.111:450.17:095:48First Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:350.46:350.811:390.27:095:49First Quarter4Sun
5Mon7:110.812:50-0.17:095:50First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:470.91:55-0.27:105:50Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:230.92:59-0.37:105:51Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:011.03:58-0.37:105:52Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:501.04:52-0.47:105:52Full Moon9Fri
10Sat11:141.05:41-0.37:105:53Full Moon10Sat
11Sun6:27-0.37:105:54Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:411.04:310.57:11-0.26:350.47:105:55Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:550.94:550.57:53-0.17:370.37:105:55Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed2:570.85:090.58:360.08:410.27:105:56Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:510.74:580.69:170.09:470.17:105:57Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:410.55:080.79:590.010:55-0.17:105:58Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:320.45:380.710:400.17:105:58Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:520.26:170.712:05-0.211:22 AM0.17:105:59Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:000.71:15-0.37:106:00Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:470.72:27-0.37:106:01Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:360.73:34-0.47:096:01Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:260.64:22-0.47:096:02Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:180.64:54-0.47:096:03Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:140.65:23-0.37:096:04New Moon24Sat
25Sun5:55-0.37:086:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon12:140.73:540.46:28-0.26:030.37:086:05New Moon26Mon
27Tue1:130.74:110.47:04-0.26:510.27:086:06New Moon27Tue
28Wed2:080.64:000.47:43-0.27:400.17:076:06Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:590.63:540.58:22-0.18:320.07:076:07Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri3:470.54:160.59:02-0.19:25-0.17:076:08Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:360.44:450.69:410.010:21-0.27:066:09Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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