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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 5:36 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 23m at 9:36 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:431.03:441.27:100.67:390.67:057:42Full Moon1Sat
2Sun3:491.04:291.17:580.58:180.67:067:41Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:251.15:081.08:450.48:580.67:067:40Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:521.25:360.99:320.39:380.67:067:39Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:281.25:520.810:210.310:190.67:077:38Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:091.26:260.811:110.211:010.67:077:37Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:511.212:020.27:077:36Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:371.212:570.27:087:35Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:271.11:550.37:087:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:211.12:560.37:087:33Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:181.13:540.47:097:32Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:330.910:20 AM1.23:460.84:450.57:097:31Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:061.011:26 AM1.24:400.85:280.67:107:30Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:341.012:481.25:290.86:070.77:107:29New Moon14Fri
15Sat2:531.12:281.26:150.76:450.87:107:28New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:471.13:321.27:020.67:230.87:117:26New Moon16Sun
17Mon2:471.24:271.27:500.58:010.97:117:25New Moon17Mon
18Tue3:151.35:221.18:390.48:400.97:117:24Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:501.36:251.09:310.39:190.97:127:23Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:291.47:460.910:250.29:590.87:127:22Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:121.411:210.27:127:21First Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:581.412:190.37:137:20First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:501.41:200.47:137:19First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:491.32:240.57:137:18Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:571.33:270.67:147:17Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:491.011:47 AM1.23:230.84:230.77:147:16Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:251.11:111.24:350.85:100.77:157:15Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:581.12:111.35:320.75:510.87:157:14Full Moon28Fri
29Sat2:251.23:051.36:200.66:290.97:157:13Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:331.23:551.27:020.67:070.97:167:12Full Moon30Sun
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 1:36 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 84% 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 (84% 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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