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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:25 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 12h 46m at 11:04 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:180.91:230.43:420.06:398:17Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:040.94:59-0.16:398:17Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:510.95:41-0.16:398:17Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:381.06:08-0.26:408:17Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:261.06:36-0.16:408:17Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:161.07:07-0.16:408:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:091.07:40-0.16:418:17Full Moon7Tue
8Wed2:041.08:160.06:418:17Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:400.62:561.07:480.58:540.06:428:17Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:550.63:460.98:370.59:330.06:428:17Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:240.74:330.99:280.410:140.16:428:16Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:350.75:210.810:220.410:550.26:438:16Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:040.86:120.711:180.311:350.26:438:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:380.87:090.612:180.26:448:16Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:150.912:150.31:200.16:448:16Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:530.92:250.06:458:15Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:331.03:30-0.16:458:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:151.04:32-0.16:468:15Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:001.15:29-0.16:468:14Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:531.26:19-0.16:478:14New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:001.27:050.06:478:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:201.27:480.16:478:13New Moon22Wed
23Thu5:070.72:351.27:100.68:300.26:488:13New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:300.73:401.18:100.59:110.36:488:12Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:430.84:371.09:110.49:520.36:498:12Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:330.85:290.910:150.310:330.46:498:12Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:450.96:220.711:210.211:140.46:508:11First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:151.09:250.512:290.16:508:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:551.01:410.16:518:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:401.02:560.06:518:09First Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:291.04:180.06:528:09Waxing 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 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 90% 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 (90% 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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