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 : 11:26 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 17m at 5:43 pm (0.8 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 - Sep 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:071.14:381.19:060.49:300.67:057:42Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:401.15:241.09:550.310:120.67:067:41Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:161.26:130.910:480.310:540.67:067:40Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:541.27:110.811:440.211:380.77:067:39Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:361.212:430.27:077:38Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:221.21:460.37:077:37Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun8:141.22:510.37:077:36Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:131.33:540.47:087:35Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:360.910:18 AM1.33:370.84:510.47:087:34Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed2:141.011:35 AM1.34:390.85:400.57:097:33Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu2:491.01:551.35:360.76:240.67:097:32New Moon11Thu
12Fri3:201.13:021.36:290.77:050.77:097:31New Moon12Fri
13Sat3:461.13:561.27:200.67:460.77:107:30New Moon13Sat
14Sun3:521.14:441.28:100.58:270.77:107:29Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:451.25:291.19:000.49:090.77:107:28Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue4:121.36:141.09:510.49:530.77:117:26Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:491.37:260.910:430.310:380.77:117:25Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:301.38:580.811:360.311:270.77:117:24First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:141.210:170.812:310.37:127:23First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:031.212:200.81:290.37:127:22First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:551.12:290.47:127:21First Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:160.98:53 AM1.12:320.83:290.47:137:20Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue1:011.09:55 AM1.13:410.84:230.57:137:19Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:391.011:03 AM1.14:340.85:070.67:147:18Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:131.11:051.25:160.85:450.77:147:17Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:401.12:181.25:550.86:220.77:147:16Full Moon26Fri
27Sat2:501.13:061.26:350.76:590.87:157:15Full Moon27Sat
28Sun2:201.23:501.27:170.67:370.87:157:14Full Moon28Sun
29Mon2:461.24:311.28:010.58:160.97:157:13Full Moon29Mon
30Tue3:211.35:141.28:470.48:560.97:167:12Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 8:34 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 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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