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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 3:24 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 07m at 8:12 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Aug 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:361.01:540.53:420.16:528:08Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:480.69:30 AM1.02:480.54:420.16:538:07Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:420.610:18 AM1.03:480.55:300.16:538:07Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:300.711:12 AM1.04:420.66:060.16:548:06Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:120.712:061.05:300.66:360.16:548:05Full Moon5Tue
6Wed3:540.71:001.06:120.67:120.16:558:05Full Moon6Wed
7Thu4:240.81:541.06:540.67:420.26:558:04Full Moon7Thu
8Fri4:540.82:421.07:360.68:240.26:568:03Full Moon8Fri
9Sat5:060.83:301.08:180.59:000.26:568:03Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:360.84:121.09:060.59:420.36:578:02Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:000.95:000.99:540.410:240.36:578:01Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:300.95:480.910:420.311:060.46:578:00Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:061.06:360.811:360.311:480.46:588:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:481.07:360.712:360.26:587:59Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:301.012:360.51:360.26:597:58Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:121.12:420.16:597:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun9:001.13:420.16:597:56Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:541.24:420.27:007:55Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:481.25:360.27:007:54Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:541.36:240.37:017:54New Moon20Wed
21Thu3:480.91:061.36:000.77:060.37:017:53New Moon21Thu
22Fri4:180.92:241.36:540.77:540.47:027:52New Moon22Fri
23Sat4:480.93:301.27:480.68:360.57:027:51Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:001.04:241.18:420.59:180.57:027:50Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:541.05:121.09:420.410:000.57:037:49Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:121.16:000.910:360.310:480.67:037:48Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:421.111:360.311:300.67:037:47First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:241.110:060.712:420.27:047:46First Quarter28Thu
29Fri7:121.112:240.61:480.27:047:45First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:001.12:540.27:057:44Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:240.78:54 AM1.12:240.74:000.27:057:43Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 11:48 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 67% 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 (67% 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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