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 4m 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
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Feb 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:480.84:190.46:58-0.36:360.27:066:09Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:560.84:440.47:43-0.27:320.17:056:10Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:550.74:560.48:28-0.28:310.07:056:11Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:480.64:510.59:12-0.19:32-0.17:046:12Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:390.55:070.59:56-0.110:35-0.27:046:12Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:290.35:390.610:400.011:41-0.37:036:13Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:410.16:180.611:250.07:036:14Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:030.612:48-0.37:026:14Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:520.61:57-0.47:016:15Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:450.53:03-0.47:016:16Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:390.54:00-0.47:006:16Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:590.34:44-0.44:060.26:596:17Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:380.35:21-0.44:550.26:596:17New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:130.35:57-0.35:400.16:586:18New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:390.53:430.36:32-0.36:240.16:576:19New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:340.54:010.37:09-0.27:080.16:576:19New Moon16Mon
17Tue2:220.53:360.47:47-0.27:540.06:566:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:070.53:430.48:27-0.28:41-0.16:556:20Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:510.44:120.59:07-0.29:30-0.26:546:21Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:350.44:470.59:47-0.110:22-0.36:536:22Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:230.35:240.510:27-0.111:15-0.46:536:22First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:170.16:030.511:080.06:526:23First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:440.512:12-0.46:516:23First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:290.51:12-0.56:506:24First Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:170.62:15-0.56:496:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu9:110.63:16-0.46:486:25Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:170.74:13-0.46:486:25Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:360.35:04-0.34:380.26:476:26Full Moon28Sat
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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