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 31m 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
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:471.05:55-0.26:398:17Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:311.06:35-0.26:398:17New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:221.17:17-0.26:398:17New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:251.18:00-0.16:408:17New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:291.18:43-0.16:408:17New Moon5Thu
6Fri6:090.73:291.18:100.69:270.06:418:17Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:260.74:251.19:090.510:110.16:418:17Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:210.75:190.910:120.410:540.26:418:17Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:220.86:140.811:180.311:360.36:428:17First Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:460.87:180.612:280.26:428:17First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:190.912:160.41:400.16:438:17First Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:001.02:540.06:438:16Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:461.04:06-0.16:438:16Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:361.15:07-0.16:448:16Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:271.15:54-0.16:448:16Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:221.16:32-0.16:458:15Full Moon16Mon
17Tue12:201.17:090.06:458:15Full Moon17Tue
18Wed1:221.07:450.06:468:15Full Moon18Wed
19Thu5:030.62:211.07:140.58:230.16:468:14Full Moon19Thu
20Fri5:300.73:151.08:050.59:020.16:478:14Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:410.74:030.98:570.49:410.26:478:14Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:070.84:500.99:510.410:210.26:488:13Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:240.85:370.710:460.311:000.36:488:13Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:560.96:270.611:420.211:390.36:498:12Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:330.910:010.512:400.16:498:12Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:140.912:170.41:400.06:498:12Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:570.92:410.06:508:11Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:431.03:420.06:508:11Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:301.04:39-0.16:518:10Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:191.15:290.06:518:09Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:121.16:140.06:528:09Waning Crescent31Tue
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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