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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 6:02 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 10:20 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:240.96:358:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat10:170.57:280.712:490.012:480.46:348:10Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun10:510.610:490.61:420.12:190.36:348:10Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:210.72:350.33:560.26:348:11Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:240.610:22 AM0.83:260.45:140.16:348:11Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:320.610:44 AM0.84:150.45:560.06:348:11Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:300.611:19 AM0.94:590.56:28-0.16:348:12Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:230.611:58 AM0.95:400.57:00-0.26:348:12New Moon8Fri
9Sat4:120.612:421.06:180.57:33-0.26:348:13New Moon9Sat
10Sun1:301.08:09-0.36:348:13New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:191.08:47-0.36:348:13New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:090.99:28-0.36:348:14Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:570.910:10-0.36:348:14Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:440.54:430.99:470.510:54-0.26:358:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:120.55:310.810:420.411:40-0.16:358:15Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:230.66:210.811:440.46:358:15First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:540.67:160.712:270.012:510.46:358:15First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:310.78:220.61:160.11:590.36:358:15First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:090.72:050.33:060.26:358:16First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:290.59:46 AM0.82:530.44:060.16:368:16Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:190.95:00-0.16:368:16Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:501.05:50-0.26:368:16Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:361.16:39-0.36:368:16Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:121.17:26-0.36:378:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:581.28:14-0.36:378:17Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:291.29:03-0.26:378:17Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:321.19:51-0.16:378:17Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:291.110:400.06:388:17Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:510.65:241.010:120.411:270.16:388:17Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:130.66:200.811:260.46:388:17Third Quarter30Sat
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 2:11 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 90% 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 (90% 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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