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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:36 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13h 25m at 9:36 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:120.84:480.68:54-0.19:060.37:085:47Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:000.85:060.79:36-0.110:000.27:095:48Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:480.75:420.710:240.011:000.17:095:48Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:420.56:180.711:060.17:095:49Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:420.46:540.812:000.011:48 AM0.27:095:50Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:360.81:06-0.17:105:50Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:180.92:12-0.17:105:51Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:060.93:12-0.27:105:52Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:540.94:12-0.27:105:52Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:000.95:00-0.37:105:53New Moon10Thu
11Fri5:48-0.27:105:54New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:120.93:540.56:30-0.26:060.47:105:55New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:240.94:240.57:18-0.27:000.37:105:55Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:240.84:480.58:00-0.18:000.27:105:56Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:180.74:540.58:42-0.19:000.17:105:57Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:060.64:420.69:30-0.110:000.07:105:58Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:480.55:060.610:120.011:06-0.17:105:58First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:360.35:480.711:000.07:105:59First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:060.26:300.712:12-0.211:42 AM0.07:106:00First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:300.27:120.61:18-0.212:360.17:106:01First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:000.62:36-0.37:096:01Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:480.63:42-0.37:096:02Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:420.64:18-0.37:096:03Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:060.34:48-0.34:060.37:096:04Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:420.45:18-0.34:480.37:086:04Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:180.45:48-0.25:360.37:086:05Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:300.63:480.46:24-0.26:180.27:086:06Full Moon27Sun
28Mon1:240.64:000.47:06-0.27:060.27:076:07Full Moon28Mon
29Tue2:180.63:540.47:48-0.27:540.17:076:07Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:060.64:060.58:24-0.28:480.07:076:08Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:540.54:300.59:06-0.19:42-0.27:066:09Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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