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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 9:18 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 11h 35m at 3:15 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:450.812:420.31:560.16:398:17First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:230.93:050.06:398:17Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:051.04:12-0.16:398:17Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:511.15:11-0.26:408:17Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:411.16:01-0.26:408:17Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:371.16:46-0.16:408:17Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:431.17:28-0.16:418:17Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:521.18:100.06:418:17Full Moon8Mon
9Tue5:290.62:541.17:360.58:510.06:428:17Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:560.63:491.08:330.59:330.16:428:17Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:110.74:380.99:320.410:160.26:438:17Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:400.75:260.810:340.310:590.26:438:16Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:560.86:150.611:380.211:420.36:438:16Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:300.87:100.512:440.26:448:16Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:100.912:250.31:540.16:448:16Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:530.93:060.06:458:15Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:400.94:160.06:458:15Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:290.95:01-0.16:468:15Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:170.95:33-0.16:468:15Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:061.06:060.06:478:14Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:581.06:410.06:478:14New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:551.17:190.06:478:13New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:551.17:580.16:488:13New Moon23Tue
24Wed5:130.72:541.17:380.68:380.26:488:13New Moon24Wed
25Thu5:230.73:481.18:300.59:190.26:498:12Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:150.84:411.09:250.410:000.36:498:12Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:280.95:320.910:230.310:410.36:508:11Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:540.96:270.711:240.211:190.46:508:11First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:271.012:280.16:518:10First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:051.11:350.06:518:10First Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:491.12:440.06:528:09Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 6:16 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 94% 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 Waning Gibbous (94% 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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