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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 11:01 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 4:55 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:260.61:450.87:100.48:06-0.26:487:54New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:140.62:250.97:470.48:45-0.36:487:54New Moon2Mon
3Tue6:020.53:080.98:240.49:26-0.46:477:55Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:530.43:510.99:010.410:09-0.46:467:55Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:340.810:54-0.46:467:56Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:190.811:41-0.46:457:56Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:050.76:447:57First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:550.712:31-0.36:447:57First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:520.61:24-0.26:437:58First Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:100.52:200.02:410.46:427:58First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:340.63:150.13:490.36:427:59Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:420.64:070.34:460.26:417:59Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:440.611:52 AM0.74:520.45:350.16:418:00Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:500.712:130.85:310.56:22-0.16:408:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun3:480.712:420.96:070.67:08-0.26:408:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon1:181.07:56-0.36:398:01Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:071.08:45-0.46:398:02Full Moon17Tue
18Wed3:011.19:36-0.46:398:02Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:541.110:28-0.46:388:03Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:461.011:21-0.36:388:03Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:401.06:378:04Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:370.812:15-0.26:378:04Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon10:470.57:420.71:100.01:040.46:378:05Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:210.611:060.62:050.12:390.36:368:05Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:520.72:590.24:190.26:368:06Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:370.612:160.73:510.35:300.16:368:06Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:430.611:11 AM0.84:370.46:080.06:368:07Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat2:410.611:39 AM0.95:190.56:40-0.16:358:07New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:340.612:160.95:570.57:11-0.26:358:08New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:230.612:590.96:340.57:44-0.26:358:08New Moon30Mon
31Tue5:100.61:450.97:100.58:21-0.36:358:09New Moon31Tue
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 7:58 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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