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 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 - Mar 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:130.16:110.511:250.06:466:26Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:000.512:48-0.46:456:27Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:530.41:51-0.46:446:27Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:220.22:53-0.42:300.16:436:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:060.23:48-0.33:310.16:426:28Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:440.34:31-0.34:200.16:416:29Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:180.35:07-0.25:030.16:406:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun12:160.43:460.36:42-0.26:430.17:397:30New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:220.54:020.47:17-0.17:250.07:387:30New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:070.53:390.47:55-0.18:08-0.17:377:31New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:490.53:530.58:33-0.18:53-0.27:367:31Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:300.44:230.59:130.09:40-0.37:357:32Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:120.44:570.69:530.010:29-0.47:347:32Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:570.35:340.610:340.011:22-0.47:337:33Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:480.26:120.611:150.17:327:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:530.612:17-0.57:317:33First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:390.61:15-0.47:307:34First Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:320.62:17-0.47:297:34First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:350.63:21-0.37:287:35Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:010.34:21-0.24:090.27:277:35Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:350.45:15-0.15:110.27:267:36Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:150.63:060.46:020.06:070.17:257:36Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:450.63:320.56:460.07:010.07:247:37Full Moon23Mon
24Tue3:430.63:470.57:270.17:52-0.17:237:37Full Moon24Tue
25Wed4:350.63:390.68:080.18:43-0.27:227:37Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:230.53:590.78:500.19:34-0.37:217:38Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:130.44:320.79:330.110:26-0.47:207:38Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:100.35:100.710:170.111:18-0.47:197:39Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:280.25:520.711:030.17:187:39Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon9:480.26:370.612:10-0.411:53 AM0.17:177:39Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:270.51:05-0.47:167:40Third Quarter31Tue
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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