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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 3:24 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 51m at 8:12 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:371.46:291.19:250.49:230.97:167:11Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:191.57:311.010:180.310:090.97:167:10Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:041.48:411.011:120.311:010.87:177:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:501.49:490.912:090.47:177:08Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:401.310:490.912:000.81:080.47:177:07Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:351.211:411.01:080.82:100.57:187:06Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:361.22:260.83:130.67:187:05Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:261.111:45 AM1.13:470.84:120.67:197:04Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:071.11:021.14:520.84:590.77:197:03Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:431.22:001.25:360.75:370.87:207:02Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:131.22:511.26:110.76:110.97:207:01New Moon11Sun
12Mon2:231.23:371.26:450.66:450.97:207:00New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:441.34:201.27:200.57:200.97:216:59New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:171.34:591.27:580.57:560.97:216:58New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:571.35:311.18:380.48:340.97:226:58Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:381.45:391.19:210.39:130.97:226:57Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:201.45:591.010:070.39:550.97:236:56Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:021.46:391.010:560.210:390.97:236:55Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:461.311:480.37:246:54First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:341.312:420.37:246:53First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:271.311:391.01:400.47:256:52First Quarter21Wed
22Thu8:291.21:421.02:400.67:256:51Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:171.19:43 AM1.22:540.93:370.77:266:51Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:491.112:461.24:000.84:300.87:266:50Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:121.22:001.34:580.75:170.97:276:49Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:131.23:001.35:510.66:001.07:276:48Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:381.33:541.36:410.56:421.07:286:48Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:191.44:461.27:290.47:231.07:296:47Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:071.55:371.28:170.38:071.07:296:46Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:571.56:271.19:060.38:530.97:306:45Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:461.57:191.09:550.39:430.97:306:45Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 11:48 am — 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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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