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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 10:45 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 12m at 6:10 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:121.21:250.47:167:10First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:061.22:230.47:177:09First Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:221.09:06 AM1.22:290.93:200.57:177:08Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:001.010:12 AM1.23:330.94:140.67:177:07Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:321.111:32 AM1.24:280.95:020.77:187:06Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:571.11:541.25:170.85:440.87:187:05Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:591.22:551.36:030.76:250.97:197:04Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:341.23:491.36:490.67:040.97:197:03Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:051.34:411.37:350.57:441.07:207:02Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:431.45:331.28:240.48:251.07:207:01Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:241.56:291.19:140.39:071.07:207:00Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:081.57:311.110:060.39:530.97:216:59Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:531.58:401.010:590.310:430.97:216:58Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:411.511:550.47:226:58Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:321.410:421.012:530.47:226:57Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:291.311:301.012:510.91:530.57:236:56Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:351.22:080.92:540.67:236:55Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:131.111:57 AM1.23:260.83:520.77:246:54Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:521.21:101.24:350.84:430.87:246:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:281.22:091.25:290.75:270.97:256:52New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:561.33:021.26:130.66:070.97:256:51New Moon21Mon
22Tue1:401.33:511.26:520.56:450.97:266:51New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:311.34:381.27:300.57:230.97:266:50New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:091.45:221.18:100.48:010.97:276:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:521.46:051.18:500.38:410.97:276:48Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:361.46:471.09:330.39:220.97:286:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:201.37:321.010:170.210:060.97:296:47Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:051.36:341.011:040.210:550.97:296:46Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:511.39:421.011:520.311:500.97:306:45First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:401.210:371.012:440.47:306:45First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:351.111:211.012:530.91:390.57:316:44First Quarter31Thu
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 8:27 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 81% 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 (81% 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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