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 5h 44m 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 - Jan 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:180.66:100.711:090.07:085:46Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:110.46:510.712:080.111:56 AM0.17:095:47Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:110.37:350.71:140.112:440.27:095:48Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:310.38:210.72:180.01:330.37:095:48Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:070.73:12-0.17:095:49Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:520.83:55-0.17:095:50Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:390.84:34-0.27:105:51Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:290.85:13-0.27:105:51New Moon8Fri
9Sat5:53-0.27:105:52New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:250.86:35-0.37:105:53New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:220.94:430.57:18-0.26:580.47:105:53New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:170.95:050.58:03-0.27:500.37:105:54Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:090.85:030.58:49-0.28:460.27:105:55Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu3:590.75:080.59:35-0.19:460.17:105:56Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:490.65:330.610:21-0.110:480.07:105:56First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:420.56:070.611:070.011:540.07:105:57First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:450.36:460.711:550.17:105:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon10:340.37:290.71:02-0.112:450.27:105:59Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:160.72:10-0.27:105:59Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:050.83:15-0.27:106:00Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:570.84:11-0.37:096:01Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:200.44:58-0.34:250.37:096:02Full Moon22Fri
23Sat3:010.45:40-0.35:170.27:096:02Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:390.46:21-0.36:070.27:096:03Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:580.74:130.47:01-0.26:570.27:096:04Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:540.64:390.47:43-0.27:480.17:086:05Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:430.64:410.48:24-0.28:400.07:086:05Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:290.54:270.59:06-0.29:330.07:086:06Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:130.44:540.59:49-0.210:27-0.17:076:07Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:590.35:300.510:31-0.111:23-0.27:076:07Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:470.26:100.511:13-0.17:066:08Third Quarter31Sun
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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