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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 55m at 12:19 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:46 pm (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Feb 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:520.64:21-0.47:066:09Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:460.65:00-0.47:056:10Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:580.35:35-0.45:020.27:056:10New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:340.36:10-0.35:460.27:056:11New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:410.64:040.36:46-0.36:310.27:046:12New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:360.64:240.37:23-0.37:160.17:036:12New Moon6Wed
7Thu2:250.64:040.48:02-0.38:040.17:036:13Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:120.54:040.48:42-0.28:530.07:026:14Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:570.54:320.59:23-0.29:44-0.17:026:14Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:440.45:060.510:04-0.210:37-0.27:016:15Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:330.35:420.510:45-0.111:33-0.37:006:16First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:300.26:210.511:260.07:006:16First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:010.512:32-0.46:596:17First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:430.61:34-0.46:586:18First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:280.62:36-0.56:586:18Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat9:190.73:37-0.56:576:19Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:240.74:32-0.46:566:19Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:440.75:22-0.46:566:20Full Moon18Mon
19Tue3:290.36:09-0.35:440.26:556:21Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:070.73:550.36:52-0.26:400.16:546:21Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:190.74:120.47:35-0.17:370.06:536:22Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:170.64:090.48:17-0.18:35-0.16:526:22Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:080.54:150.58:59-0.19:34-0.26:526:23Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:550.44:420.69:420.010:35-0.36:516:23Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:450.25:180.610:250.011:36-0.46:506:24Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:550.16:000.611:100.06:496:25Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:460.512:39-0.46:486:25Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:380.51:44-0.46:476:26Waning Crescent28Thu
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 3:32 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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