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 3h 10m 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 - Mar 2019

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:330.52:49-0.46:466:26Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:060.23:48-0.43:110.16:456:27Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:460.34:33-0.34:070.16:456:27Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:220.35:10-0.34:540.16:446:28New Moon4Mon
5Tue2:530.35:43-0.25:360.16:436:28New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:550.53:160.36:18-0.26:180.16:426:29New Moon6Wed
7Thu1:480.53:160.46:53-0.17:000.06:416:29New Moon7Thu
8Fri2:330.52:570.47:31-0.17:45-0.16:406:30Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:150.53:200.58:09-0.18:31-0.26:396:30Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun4:570.44:520.59:480.010:19-0.37:387:31Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:420.35:260.610:280.011:10-0.47:377:31Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:310.26:020.611:060.07:367:31First Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:400.612:04-0.57:357:32First Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:210.61:01-0.57:347:32First Quarter14Thu
15Fri8:080.62:02-0.57:337:33First Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:040.63:06-0.47:327:33Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:100.74:10-0.47:317:34Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:430.45:07-0.34:440.27:307:34Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:120.45:57-0.25:440.27:297:35Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:310.73:390.46:410.06:400.17:287:35Full Moon20Wed
21Thu3:070.73:580.57:220.07:340.07:277:35Full Moon21Thu
22Fri4:080.63:570.58:020.18:27-0.27:267:36Full Moon22Fri
23Sat5:010.63:590.68:430.19:21-0.37:257:36Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:550.54:260.79:240.110:15-0.47:247:37Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:550.35:010.710:060.111:09-0.47:237:37Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue8:150.25:410.710:490.17:227:38Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:250.612:04-0.47:217:38Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu7:130.61:00-0.47:207:38Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:060.51:59-0.47:197:39Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:470.33:01-0.32:500.27:187:39Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:280.34:02-0.24:060.27:177:40Waning Crescent31Sun
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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