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 : 9:48 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 7:29 am (0.5 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 - Jan 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:110.57:580.92:300.01:250.47:085:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:410.93:47-0.17:095:47Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:240.94:34-0.27:095:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:090.95:06-0.27:095:49Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:560.95:35-0.37:095:49Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:490.86:07-0.37:095:50Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:41-0.37:105:51Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:470.87:17-0.37:105:51Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:430.85:200.57:56-0.27:380.47:105:52Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue2:350.85:280.58:36-0.28:300.37:105:53Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:240.75:040.59:18-0.29:250.37:105:54Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:130.75:220.69:59-0.110:220.27:105:54Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:020.65:530.610:410.011:220.17:105:55Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:570.46:270.611:210.17:105:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:020.37:020.712:23-0.112:000.27:105:57Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:380.71:26-0.27:105:57Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:120.82:28-0.37:105:58Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:390.83:28-0.47:105:59Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:050.94:24-0.57:106:00Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:480.95:16-0.57:106:00New Moon20Fri
21Sat11:570.96:05-0.47:096:01New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:52-0.47:096:02New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:210.94:550.47:37-0.36:550.37:096:03Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:300.95:130.48:21-0.27:580.27:096:03Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:290.85:110.49:04-0.19:040.17:086:04Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:240.64:590.59:460.010:130.07:086:05Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:190.55:200.610:270.011:23-0.27:086:05First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:300.35:540.711:090.17:086:06First Quarter28Sat
29Sun9:410.26:340.712:35-0.311:52 AM0.17:076:07First Quarter29Sun
30Mon7:190.71:49-0.37:076:08Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:070.63:04-0.47:066:08Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:38 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 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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