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 16h 23m 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 - Oct 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:491.11:261.25:120.85:330.87:167:11Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:081.12:261.25:500.86:060.97:167:10Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:171.23:181.36:270.76:390.97:177:09Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:271.24:071.27:060.67:121.07:177:08Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:591.34:561.27:480.47:471.07:187:07Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:371.45:481.18:330.38:221.07:187:06Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed3:161.46:501.19:200.28:571.07:187:05Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:581.510:100.27:197:04Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:411.511:040.27:197:03Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:271.512:000.27:207:02Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:181.51:000.47:207:01Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:181.42:020.57:217:00Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:291.33:050.67:216:59Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:331.19:59 AM1.33:060.94:010.87:226:58Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:011.11:061.34:200.84:480.97:226:57Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:241.22:141.35:220.75:291.07:236:56New Moon16Fri
17Sat1:301.33:121.36:140.66:071.07:236:55New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:481.44:061.37:000.56:451.07:246:54New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:211.44:571.27:450.47:221.07:246:54New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:051.55:481.18:290.38:011.07:256:53Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:521.56:401.09:130.28:420.97:256:52Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:391.59:590.27:266:51Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:271.410:470.27:266:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:141.411:360.37:276:50First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:041.312:270.47:276:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:571.211:131.01:210.57:286:48First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:561.211:471.01:340.92:170.67:286:47First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:051.13:000.93:120.77:296:47Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:141.112:241.14:110.84:010.87:296:46Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:361.14:540.74:430.97:306:45Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:351.25:310.65:211.07:316:44Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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