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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 8:38 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 59m at 2:24 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Mar 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:150.61:27-0.56:466:26Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:140.52:37-0.46:456:27Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:200.56:03-0.36:446:27Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:290.34:34-0.33:560.16:436:28Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:000.35:06-0.24:510.16:426:28New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:050.52:270.45:36-0.15:360.16:416:29New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:570.52:440.46:070.06:180.06:406:29New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:400.52:230.46:390.06:59-0.16:396:30New Moon8Thu
9Fri3:150.42:210.57:140.17:41-0.26:386:30New Moon9Fri
10Sat3:430.42:500.67:490.18:25-0.36:376:31Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:130.34:240.69:240.110:11-0.47:367:31Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:510.25:000.69:590.110:59-0.57:357:32Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:390.15:370.610:310.111:50-0.67:347:32Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:170.67:337:33First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:590.612:46-0.67:327:33First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:490.61:46-0.57:317:33First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:480.72:49-0.47:307:34Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:580.73:54-0.37:297:34Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:200.34:52-0.24:260.27:287:35Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:420.45:400.05:300.17:277:35Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:580.72:590.46:200.16:280.07:267:36Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:140.72:590.56:570.27:22-0.17:257:36Full Moon22Thu
23Fri4:140.62:510.67:340.28:15-0.37:247:36Full Moon23Fri
24Sat5:110.53:170.78:110.29:08-0.47:237:37Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:080.43:530.88:490.210:01-0.57:227:37Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:100.34:340.89:280.210:55-0.57:217:38Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:180.811:49-0.57:207:38Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:040.77:197:39Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:550.612:45-0.47:187:39Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:500.61:44-0.37:177:39Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:540.52:48-0.27:167:40Waning Crescent31Sat
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 5:31 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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