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 : 11:00 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 51m at 7:54 am (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:461.011:18-0.46:487:54Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:350.96:477:54Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:280.812:14-0.36:477:55Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:260.71:11-0.26:467:55Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:470.48:350.62:10-0.12:150.36:457:56Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:230.53:090.03:570.36:457:56Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:070.512:560.64:050.25:240.26:447:57Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:200.61:240.74:520.36:060.16:447:57Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:200.61:340.75:320.36:350.06:437:58Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:130.612:390.86:070.47:04-0.16:427:58New Moon10Mon
11Tue4:030.61:120.86:410.47:36-0.16:427:59New Moon11Tue
12Wed4:500.61:520.87:150.58:11-0.26:417:59New Moon12Wed
13Thu5:360.62:350.97:500.58:49-0.36:418:00New Moon13Thu
14Fri6:220.53:190.98:260.49:30-0.46:408:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat4:020.910:14-0.46:408:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:450.911:01-0.46:398:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:290.811:50-0.36:398:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:150.86:388:02First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:090.712:43-0.26:388:03First Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:310.58:120.71:38-0.11:460.46:388:03First Quarter20Thu
21Fri11:570.69:300.62:340.13:000.46:378:04Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:050.63:290.24:070.26:378:04Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:090.611:16 AM0.74:170.45:050.16:378:05Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:230.711:36 AM0.85:010.55:58-0.16:368:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:240.712:030.95:400.66:47-0.26:368:06Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:421.07:36-0.36:368:06Full Moon26Wed
27Thu1:391.18:25-0.36:358:07Full Moon27Thu
28Fri2:391.19:14-0.46:358:07Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:351.110:04-0.36:358:08Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:271.010:55-0.36:358:08Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:190.911:46-0.26:358:09Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:27 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 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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