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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 11:47 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 20m at 5:49 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Sep 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:260.91:241.25:580.76:570.47:057:42Full Moon1Tue
2Wed3:570.92:321.26:460.77:330.57:067:41Full Moon2Wed
3Thu4:221.03:151.27:320.68:100.57:067:40Full Moon3Thu
4Fri4:221.03:521.18:170.68:470.67:067:39Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:551.14:291.19:030.59:260.67:077:38Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:211.15:091.09:500.410:050.67:077:37Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon4:561.25:520.910:380.310:440.77:077:36Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:341.26:410.811:290.211:230.77:087:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:141.212:220.27:087:34Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:581.21:180.27:087:33Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:451.22:190.27:097:32Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:361.23:210.37:097:31Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:321.24:210.37:107:30Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:321.35:140.47:107:29Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:491.011:39 AM1.34:520.96:010.57:107:27Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:171.112:591.45:450.96:430.67:117:26New Moon16Wed
17Thu3:401.12:271.46:360.87:230.77:117:25New Moon17Thu
18Fri3:501.13:401.47:280.78:030.87:117:24New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:421.24:431.38:200.58:420.97:127:23Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:551.35:451.29:140.49:210.97:127:22Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:241.47:031.110:100.310:000.97:127:21Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:011.48:370.911:080.310:410.97:137:20First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:431.412:080.27:137:19First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:301.41:100.37:147:18First Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:231.32:150.37:147:17First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:221.33:230.47:147:16Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:540.99:29 AM1.22:550.94:250.57:157:15Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:321.010:54 AM1.24:110.95:140.67:157:14Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue2:081.11:281.25:130.85:530.77:157:13Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:401.12:261.36:010.86:270.77:167:12Full Moon30Wed
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 8:48 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 (37% 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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