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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 31m at 9:48 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:001.211:421.12:240.92:540.77:316:44Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:121.13:300.83:480.97:326:43Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat1:421.24:300.64:361.07:326:42Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:481.24:240.54:121.06:335:42New Moon4Sun
5Mon2:421.25:180.34:541.16:345:41New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:060.26:345:41New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:001.56:540.26:355:40New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:061.67:420.26:365:40Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri2:061.68:300.26:365:39Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:001.59:180.26:375:39Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:541.47:420.910:120.39:480.86:385:38First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:481.38:300.911:000.411:000.86:385:38First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:421.29:121.011:540.56:395:38First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:481.09:481.012:300.712:480.66:405:37First Quarter14Wed
15Thu10:180.910:181.12:300.71:420.76:405:37Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:361.09:001.14:180.52:360.86:415:36Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:421.04:540.43:240.86:425:36Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:361.05:060.44:060.96:425:36Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:241.05:240.34:420.96:435:36Full Moon19Mon
20Tue3:121.05:480.25:180.96:445:35Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:180.26:455:35Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:301.36:540.16:455:35Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:181.37:360.16:465:35Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat2:121.311:541.28:180.16:475:35Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:001.36:360.99:060.18:480.86:475:35Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:481.26:540.99:480.19:420.86:485:35Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:361.26:300.910:360.210:480.76:495:35Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:301.17:000.911:300.311:540.76:505:34Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:301.07:301.012:180.56:505:34Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:420.88:061.01:060.51:060.66:515:35Third Quarter30Fri
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 1:21 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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