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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 5:36 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 53m at 9:36 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:521.18:000.16:528:08New Moon1Sun
2Mon5:250.82:511.27:360.68:430.16:538:08New Moon2Mon
3Tue5:460.83:461.18:280.69:270.26:538:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:490.84:381.19:230.510:110.36:548:06Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu5:490.85:301.010:210.410:540.36:548:06Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:110.96:230.811:230.311:380.46:558:05First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:421.07:270.712:280.26:558:04First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:201.012:210.51:360.26:558:04First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:041.12:460.16:568:03Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:541.13:540.16:568:02Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:471.14:540.16:578:01Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:431.25:440.16:578:01Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:441.26:270.16:588:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:450.812:491.25:500.67:070.26:587:59Full Moon14Sat
15Sun4:200.81:541.16:410.67:460.36:587:58Full Moon15Sun
16Mon4:510.82:511.17:310.68:250.36:597:57Full Moon16Mon
17Tue5:130.83:391.18:200.59:050.46:597:57Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:530.94:231.09:110.59:460.47:007:56Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:500.95:070.910:020.410:270.47:007:55Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:191.05:520.810:550.311:090.57:017:54Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:561.06:410.711:490.311:510.57:017:53Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:361.010:330.612:460.27:017:52Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:201.012:350.61:440.27:027:51Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:081.02:450.27:027:50Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed8:581.13:440.27:027:49Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:491.14:390.27:037:48Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:431.15:270.27:037:47Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:401.26:110.37:047:47Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:420.912:451.35:470.86:530.47:047:46New Moon29Sun
30Mon4:110.91:541.36:360.87:350.47:047:45New Moon30Mon
31Tue4:321.02:591.37:260.78:160.57:057:44New Moon31Tue
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 1:36 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Gibbous (84% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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