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 1h 00m 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 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:120.612:240.86:000.47:00-0.16:487:54New Moon1Wed
2Thu4:000.61:060.86:360.47:36-0.26:487:54New Moon2Thu
3Fri4:480.51:540.87:120.48:12-0.36:477:55New Moon3Fri
4Sat5:300.52:360.87:540.48:48-0.36:467:55Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:120.53:240.88:300.49:30-0.46:467:56Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:540.44:060.89:120.410:12-0.46:457:56Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:360.44:540.89:540.311:00-0.36:447:57Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:240.45:420.810:420.311:42-0.36:447:57Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:180.46:300.711:420.46:437:58First Quarter9Thu
10Fri10:060.47:240.712:36-0.112:420.36:427:58First Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:540.58:240.61:240.01:540.36:427:59First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:360.69:420.52:180.13:060.26:417:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:120.63:120.34:060.16:418:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:240.610:48 AM0.74:000.45:000.06:408:00Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:300.611:18 AM0.84:480.55:54-0.16:408:01Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:300.712:000.95:300.56:42-0.26:398:01Full Moon16Thu
17Fri12:481.07:30-0.36:398:02Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:481.18:18-0.36:388:02Full Moon18Sat
19Sun2:481.19:06-0.36:388:03Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:421.19:54-0.26:388:03Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:361.010:48-0.26:378:04Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:060.55:300.910:240.411:36-0.16:378:04Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:480.56:240.711:360.36:378:05Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri9:300.57:180.612:240.012:540.36:368:05Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat10:120.610:480.51:180.12:240.26:368:06Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:540.72:120.25:000.16:368:06Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:120.59:36 AM0.73:060.36:000.06:368:07Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:180.510:18 AM0.83:540.46:120.06:358:07Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:180.611:00 AM0.84:420.46:18-0.16:358:08Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:060.611:42 AM0.95:240.56:42-0.16:358:08New Moon30Thu
31Fri3:540.612:300.96:000.57:12-0.26:358:09New Moon31Fri
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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