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 : 4:49 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 39m at 8:53 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 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:06-0.27:085:47New Moon1Wed
2Thu12:361.04:240.66:52-0.26:230.57:095:47New Moon2Thu
3Fri1:431.04:550.67:38-0.17:190.47:095:48Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:421.05:210.68:24-0.18:180.37:095:49Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun3:360.95:270.69:100.09:200.27:095:49Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:260.75:190.69:570.010:260.17:105:50First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:170.65:450.710:430.011:350.17:105:51First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:130.46:210.711:310.17:105:52First Quarter8Wed
9Thu9:460.37:040.712:490.012:210.17:105:52First Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:030.37:510.72:07-0.11:150.27:105:53Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:060.33:25-0.22:120.27:105:54Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:000.44:17-0.23:070.37:105:54Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:480.44:48-0.23:580.37:105:55Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:320.45:18-0.24:450.37:105:56Full Moon14Tue
15Wed3:120.45:49-0.25:280.37:105:57Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:040.73:470.56:23-0.26:120.37:105:57Full Moon16Thu
17Fri1:000.74:150.57:00-0.26:560.37:105:58Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:530.74:290.57:38-0.27:430.27:105:59Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:420.64:090.58:18-0.28:310.17:106:00Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:280.64:270.58:59-0.29:220.07:106:00Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:150.54:590.69:40-0.110:15-0.17:096:01Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:020.45:350.610:22-0.111:11-0.27:096:02Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:530.36:140.611:040.07:096:03Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:530.26:550.612:09-0.211:46 AM0.17:096:03Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:390.61:11-0.37:086:04Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:250.72:13-0.37:086:05Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:150.73:13-0.37:086:06Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:120.84:09-0.37:076:06Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:220.84:59-0.37:076:07New Moon29Wed
30Thu3:140.45:46-0.35:180.37:076:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri12:410.83:440.46:31-0.26:140.27:066:08New Moon31Fri
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 12:51 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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