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 4h 24m 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 - Nov 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:521.58:461.011:010.310:460.97:316:44Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:411.48:451.010:550.310:480.96:325:43Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:341.39:371.011:510.411:590.96:335:42Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:331.210:211.012:490.56:335:42Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:431.111:011.11:160.81:470.66:345:41Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:171.111:371.22:320.72:430.76:345:41Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:261.13:380.73:330.86:355:40Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:071.21:251.14:310.64:190.96:365:40New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:181.15:160.55:010.96:365:39New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:071.15:580.45:420.96:375:39New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:211.33:551.16:380.36:230.96:385:38New Moon11Tue
12Wed1:071.34:401.07:190.27:040.96:385:38Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:541.35:251.08:010.27:480.96:395:37Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:401.36:080.98:450.28:330.86:405:37Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat3:261.36:530.99:300.29:230.86:405:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:131.27:420.910:170.210:180.86:415:36First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:011.16:200.911:050.211:190.86:425:36First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:521.07:030.911:550.36:435:36First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:491.07:501.012:260.712:480.46:435:36First Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:530.98:371.01:340.71:410.56:445:35Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:260.99:201.12:360.62:330.76:455:35Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:360.93:270.53:210.76:455:35Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:341.04:130.44:040.86:465:35Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:261.04:570.34:460.96:475:35Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:161.05:410.25:260.96:485:35Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:021.34:051.06:260.16:080.96:485:35Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:551.34:511.07:120.16:520.96:495:34Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:501.35:360.98:000.17:400.86:505:34Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:431.36:210.98:490.18:330.86:505:34Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun3:351.37:050.99:400.19:320.76:515:34Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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