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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 10:45 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 14m at 6:10 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:150.93:14-0.17:085:47Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:581.04:10-0.17:095:48Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:501.05:01-0.27:095:48Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:591.05:48-0.27:095:49Full Moon4Sat
5Sun4:060.66:35-0.26:100.47:095:50Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:091.04:420.67:21-0.27:040.47:105:50Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:110.95:140.68:06-0.18:000.37:105:51Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:050.85:390.68:52-0.19:000.27:105:52Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:550.75:360.69:39-0.110:040.17:105:53Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:430.65:390.610:250.011:110.17:105:53Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:320.46:110.611:120.07:105:54Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun8:570.26:510.612:210.012:010.17:105:55Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:310.27:360.71:34-0.112:530.17:105:56Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:410.38:230.72:46-0.21:470.27:105:56Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:400.33:44-0.22:410.27:105:57Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:000.74:23-0.37:105:58Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:500.74:55-0.37:105:59Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:570.45:27-0.34:570.37:105:59New Moon18Sat
19Sun3:330.46:01-0.35:390.37:106:00New Moon19Sun
20Mon12:380.74:040.46:38-0.36:220.37:096:01New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:310.74:260.47:17-0.37:080.27:096:01New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:220.74:170.47:59-0.37:570.27:096:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:100.64:180.58:41-0.28:480.17:096:03Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:570.64:440.59:25-0.29:420.07:086:04Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:440.55:170.510:09-0.110:38-0.17:086:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:350.45:540.610:53-0.111:38-0.27:086:05First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:330.26:330.611:380.07:086:06First Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:150.612:41-0.27:076:07First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:590.71:45-0.37:076:07Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:480.72:49-0.37:066:08Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:420.73:49-0.37:066:09Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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