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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 15m at 8:38 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:15 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 - Jan 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:520.84:580.69:370.010:010.37:085:47Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:400.65:180.710:200.111:070.27:095:47First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:310.55:510.711:020.17:095:48First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:280.46:310.812:140.111:45 AM0.27:095:49First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:130.81:220.07:095:49First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:580.82:26-0.17:095:50Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:430.83:19-0.27:105:51Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:280.84:01-0.37:105:52Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:140.84:39-0.37:105:52Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:050.95:17-0.37:105:53Full Moon10Thu
11Fri5:56-0.37:105:54Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:070.96:37-0.27:105:54Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:120.94:390.57:19-0.26:560.47:105:55Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:120.94:510.58:01-0.17:520.37:105:56Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:080.84:430.58:44-0.18:510.27:105:57Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:010.74:530.69:260.09:530.07:105:57Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:540.55:170.710:060.110:56-0.17:105:58Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:510.45:490.710:450.17:105:59Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:270.812:03-0.27:106:00Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:110.81:11-0.37:096:00Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:000.82:20-0.37:096:01Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:530.83:26-0.47:096:02Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:510.87:47-0.37:096:03Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:550.75:08-0.37:096:03New Moon24Thu
25Fri5:47-0.37:086:04New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:080.73:400.46:26-0.26:010.27:086:05New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:190.74:060.47:04-0.26:550.27:086:06New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:160.64:210.47:43-0.17:480.17:076:06Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:030.63:550.58:22-0.18:420.07:076:07Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:460.54:060.59:02-0.19:36-0.17:076:08Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu4:290.44:360.69:42-0.110:29-0.27:066:08Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 5:56 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 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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