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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 11:47 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 5:49 pm (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Feb 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:060.44:380.59:23-0.110:01-0.27:066:09Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon4:530.35:140.610:03-0.110:54-0.37:066:10Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue5:420.25:530.610:430.011:51-0.37:056:10Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:340.67:056:11Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:190.612:50-0.47:046:12Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:060.61:52-0.47:046:12Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:580.72:54-0.47:036:13Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:580.73:51-0.47:026:14Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:110.74:43-0.37:026:14New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:540.35:30-0.35:050.27:016:15New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:370.73:220.46:14-0.26:010.17:016:16New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:570.73:440.46:57-0.16:570.07:006:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:590.63:470.47:39-0.17:53-0.16:596:17Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:510.53:450.58:22-0.18:51-0.26:596:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:380.44:100.69:05-0.19:49-0.36:586:18Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:250.24:440.69:49-0.110:49-0.36:576:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:390.15:250.610:35-0.111:50-0.46:566:19First Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:110.06:090.611:24-0.16:566:20First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:580.512:53-0.46:556:21First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:510.52:00-0.46:546:21Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:190.13:07-0.42:290.16:536:22Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:030.24:02-0.33:310.16:536:22Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:420.34:39-0.34:230.16:526:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:170.35:12-0.25:070.16:516:23Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:010.42:470.35:44-0.15:490.06:506:24Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:080.43:050.46:18-0.16:300.06:496:24Full Moon26Thu
27Fri1:570.42:500.46:54-0.17:13-0.16:486:25Full Moon27Fri
28Sat2:400.42:580.57:31-0.17:58-0.26:476:26Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:210.43:270.58:10-0.18:45-0.36:466:26Waning Gibbous29Sun
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 8:48 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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