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 4h 40m 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 - Dec 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:001.17:160.810:070.210:220.66:515:35Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:491.07:560.810:560.211:320.66:525:35Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:410.96:530.911:460.36:535:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:370.87:320.912:490.512:370.46:535:35Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat10:330.78:160.92:160.41:300.56:545:35Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:470.79:001.03:310.32:210.66:555:35Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:470.84:030.33:080.66:555:35Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:400.84:310.23:500.76:565:35Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:290.85:010.14:290.76:575:36New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:561.15:360.16:575:36New Moon10Thu
11Fri6:140.06:585:36New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:471.16:540.06:595:36New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:381.15:110.87:370.07:160.76:595:37Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:291.15:410.88:22-0.18:060.77:005:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue3:181.15:560.89:090.09:010.67:015:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:071.05:470.89:570.010:000.57:015:38Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:570.96:110.810:460.111:050.57:025:38First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:520.86:450.811:360.27:025:39First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:560.77:230.912:140.412:260.37:035:39First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:420.68:030.91:240.31:180.47:035:40Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:570.68:451.02:330.22:100.57:045:40Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:590.73:350.13:020.57:045:41Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:520.74:280.03:530.67:055:41Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:400.75:15-0.14:420.67:055:42Full Moon24Thu
25Fri3:250.75:58-0.15:300.57:065:42Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:061.14:060.76:41-0.16:200.57:065:43Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:071.04:440.67:24-0.17:100.57:075:43Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:031.05:180.68:07-0.18:040.47:075:44Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:540.95:440.68:51-0.19:000.37:075:45Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:420.85:180.69:36-0.19:590.37:085:45Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:290.75:310.610:210.011:020.27:085:46Third Quarter31Thu
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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