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 3h 21m 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 - Feb 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:560.64:11-0.47:066:09Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:480.64:51-0.47:056:10Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:420.65:18-0.47:056:10Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:410.65:47-0.47:046:11Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:430.36:19-0.35:520.27:046:12Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:420.64:080.46:53-0.36:380.27:036:12Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:400.64:200.47:29-0.27:250.17:036:13Full Moon7Tue
8Wed2:310.64:030.48:07-0.28:150.07:026:14Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:200.54:110.58:45-0.19:06-0.17:026:14Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:070.54:370.59:24-0.19:59-0.27:016:15Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:560.45:070.510:010.010:54-0.37:006:16Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:490.25:400.510:350.011:51-0.47:006:16Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:150.66:596:17Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:520.612:52-0.56:586:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:320.71:57-0.66:586:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:200.73:02-0.66:576:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:250.74:05-0.56:566:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:490.85:00-0.56:566:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:47-0.36:556:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:250.73:370.36:30-0.25:570.26:546:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:520.73:540.37:10-0.16:570.06:536:22New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:590.73:540.47:490.07:56-0.16:526:22Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:560.63:430.58:290.08:56-0.26:526:23Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:500.44:030.69:080.09:56-0.36:516:24Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:580.34:350.69:480.010:56-0.46:506:24First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:550.15:140.610:280.011:56-0.56:496:25First Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:570.66:486:25First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:440.612:59-0.56:476:26First Quarter28Tue
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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