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 5h 54m 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
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Aug 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:270.84:291.09:250.510:070.26:528:08Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:370.85:180.910:180.410:480.36:538:08Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:040.96:090.811:150.311:290.46:538:07First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:360.97:060.712:150.26:548:07First Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:111.012:080.51:180.16:548:06First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:481.02:230.06:548:05First Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:291.13:300.06:558:04Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:141.14:340.06:558:04Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:051.25:310.06:568:03Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:061.36:220.06:568:02Full Moon10Wed
11Thu12:201.37:070.16:578:02Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:421.37:500.26:578:01Full Moon12Fri
13Sat5:000.82:561.37:150.68:310.36:588:00Full Moon13Sat
14Sun5:200.83:581.28:130.69:120.46:587:59Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:220.94:521.19:130.59:530.56:587:58Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:061.05:420.910:140.410:350.56:597:58Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:271.06:390.811:170.311:170.56:597:57Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:011.19:280.712:210.27:007:56Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:421.112:010.61:270.17:007:55Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:271.12:370.17:007:54Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:171.13:510.17:017:53Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:091.15:000.17:017:52Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:031.15:380.17:027:51Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:591.16:050.27:027:50Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:170.911:56 AM1.15:250.86:330.37:027:49New Moon25Thu
26Fri3:490.912:551.26:080.87:050.47:037:49New Moon26Fri
27Sat4:150.91:551.26:500.77:400.47:037:48New Moon27Sat
28Sun4:310.92:511.27:340.78:160.57:047:47New Moon28Sun
29Mon4:211.03:421.28:200.68:540.57:047:46Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:231.04:311.19:090.59:320.67:047:45Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:471.15:211.010:000.410:100.67:057:44Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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