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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 8:52 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 6:27 am (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Mar 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:330.34:04-0.33:330.26:466:26Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:030.34:52-0.24:370.16:456:27New Moon2Tue
3Wed1:080.62:300.45:34-0.15:340.06:446:27New Moon3Wed
4Thu2:130.62:490.46:140.06:28-0.16:436:28New Moon4Thu
5Fri3:070.62:450.56:540.07:21-0.26:426:28New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:570.52:450.67:350.08:13-0.36:416:29Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:450.43:140.68:160.09:04-0.46:406:29Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:370.33:510.78:580.09:56-0.46:396:30Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:460.14:310.69:420.010:49-0.56:386:30First Quarter9Tue
10Wed8:110.15:140.610:270.011:43-0.56:376:31First Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:010.56:366:31First Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:520.512:40-0.46:356:32First Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:470.41:39-0.36:346:32Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:150.23:41-0.33:320.17:337:33Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:520.34:34-0.24:330.17:327:33Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue2:240.35:16-0.15:220.17:317:34Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:200.42:500.45:520.06:050.17:307:34Full Moon17Wed
18Thu2:330.53:030.46:280.16:460.07:297:34Full Moon18Thu
19Fri3:210.52:450.57:030.17:29-0.17:287:35Full Moon19Fri
20Sat4:050.53:010.57:400.18:14-0.27:277:35Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:460.43:330.68:180.29:01-0.47:267:36Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:280.44:080.78:560.29:50-0.47:257:36Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:180.34:460.79:340.210:42-0.57:247:37Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:010.25:260.710:110.111:36-0.57:237:37Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:090.77:227:37Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:570.712:33-0.57:217:38Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat7:540.71:32-0.47:207:38Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:010.62:34-0.27:197:39Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:090.33:34-0.13:260.27:187:39Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:410.44:300.04:380.17:177:40Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:270.62:100.55:180.15:380.17:167:40Waning Crescent31Wed
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 7:39 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 88% 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 (88% 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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