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 7h 36m 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 - Dec 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:300.88:351.12:170.41:510.76:515:35Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:121.23:230.36:525:35Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:521.34:190.26:535:35Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:381.35:060.16:545:35New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:311.35:490.06:545:35New Moon5Sun
6Mon6:310.06:555:35New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:321.37:130.06:565:35Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:311.27:550.06:565:36Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:271.25:590.88:390.08:190.66:575:36Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:181.16:240.79:230.19:190.66:585:36Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:071.05:310.810:080.110:230.56:585:36First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:580.95:520.810:530.211:330.56:595:37First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:510.76:270.911:380.36:595:37First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:520.67:070.912:460.412:240.47:005:37First Quarter14Tue
15Wed10:570.67:500.91:580.31:100.57:015:38Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:321.02:570.27:015:38Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:131.03:410.17:025:38Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:531.04:190.07:025:39Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:341.14:57-0.17:035:39Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:221.15:37-0.17:035:40Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:19-0.17:045:40Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:261.17:02-0.17:045:41Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:321.17:47-0.17:055:41Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:321.15:450.78:330.08:160.57:055:42Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:271.05:510.79:190.09:190.47:065:42Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:210.95:440.710:040.110:260.37:065:43Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:170.86:030.810:480.211:370.27:075:43Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:190.66:350.911:310.37:075:44Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:080.47:130.912:490.112:140.47:075:45Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:561.02:020.07:085:45Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:431.03:11-0.17:085:46Waning Crescent31Fri
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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