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 5h 10m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:491.41:240.37:167:11Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:471.42:270.57:167:10Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:551.33:300.67:177:09Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:041.110:15 AM1.33:230.94:250.77:177:08Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:311.11:071.34:310.85:120.97:187:07Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:511.22:241.45:300.75:521.07:187:06New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:461.23:261.36:230.66:301.07:187:05New Moon7Thu
8Fri1:221.34:221.37:140.57:081.07:197:04New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:551.45:161.28:030.47:461.07:197:03Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun2:391.56:101.18:520.38:261.07:207:02Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:261.57:071.09:420.29:080.97:207:01Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:141.510:330.27:217:00Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:021.511:250.37:216:59First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:511.412:200.37:216:58First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:441.311:031.01:170.47:226:57First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:421.211:451.01:130.92:170.67:226:56First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:501.12:480.93:170.77:236:56Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:221.112:081.14:390.84:110.87:236:55Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:531.11:181.25:250.84:530.97:246:54Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:131.22:151.25:460.75:280.97:246:53Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:071.26:130.66:001.07:256:52Full Moon21Thu
22Fri12:251.33:561.26:440.56:331.07:256:51Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:031.34:431.27:190.47:071.07:266:51Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:461.45:291.17:580.37:421.07:266:50Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:311.46:181.18:400.28:181.07:276:49Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue3:161.49:250.27:286:48Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:021.410:130.27:286:47Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:481.411:040.27:296:47Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:361.411:580.37:296:46Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:301.412:540.47:306:45Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:321.311:251.11:510.67:306:45Third Quarter31Sun
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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