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 : 6:02 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 07m at 10:20 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
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Sep 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:341.212:540.17:057:43Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:191.21:560.17:057:42Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:111.23:020.27:067:41Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:101.34:060.37:067:40Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:151.35:030.47:067:39Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:310.911:32 AM1.34:320.85:490.57:077:38Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:561.01:191.35:320.86:300.67:077:37New Moon7Tue
8Wed3:171.02:561.36:280.77:080.77:087:36New Moon8Wed
9Thu3:251.14:011.37:220.57:460.87:087:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri3:141.25:001.28:150.48:230.87:087:33Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:331.35:581.19:090.39:020.87:097:32Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:071.47:050.910:040.29:420.87:097:31Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:471.411:000.27:097:30First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:311.411:580.27:107:29First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:191.312:580.27:107:28First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:111.32:020.37:107:27First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:091.23:110.47:117:26Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:360.99:14 AM1.22:430.84:180.57:117:25Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:140.910:32 AM1.14:050.85:060.67:117:24Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:491.01:131.25:070.85:390.77:127:23Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:191.12:111.25:500.76:100.77:127:22Full Moon21Tue
22Wed2:421.13:011.26:260.76:400.87:137:21Full Moon22Wed
23Thu2:151.13:471.27:020.67:120.97:137:20Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:041.24:281.27:390.57:460.97:137:18Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:371.35:061.18:190.48:210.97:147:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:151.35:441.09:020.38:570.97:147:16Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:551.36:331.09:470.29:330.97:147:15Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:351.410:360.27:157:14Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:161.411:280.27:157:13Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:001.412:240.27:167:12Third Quarter30Thu
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 2:11 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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