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 (tomorrow) : 11:47 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 53m at 6:37 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 - Sep 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:250.91:061.35:510.86:500.57:057:42New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:551.02:321.36:440.77:320.67:067:41New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:181.03:401.37:360.68:140.67:067:40Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:251.14:361.28:300.58:560.67:067:39Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:241.15:261.19:250.49:390.77:077:38Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:491.26:211.010:210.310:240.77:077:37Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:241.28:180.811:190.311:110.77:077:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:051.29:470.812:180.37:087:35First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:511.212:010.71:210.37:087:34First Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:421.22:260.37:087:33First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:020.88:38 AM1.12:070.73:320.37:097:32Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:520.99:38 AM1.13:200.84:310.47:097:31Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:360.910:44 AM1.14:250.85:170.47:107:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:151.012:051.15:150.85:530.57:107:29Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:511.02:001.15:540.86:260.67:107:28Full Moon15Tue
16Wed3:201.02:421.26:320.77:000.67:117:27Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:341.13:131.27:100.77:350.77:117:26Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:581.13:421.27:500.68:120.77:117:25Full Moon18Fri
19Sat3:201.24:171.18:320.58:510.77:127:23Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:551.24:571.19:170.49:300.77:127:22Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:321.35:401.010:040.310:110.87:127:21Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:101.36:291.010:550.310:530.87:137:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:501.311:480.37:137:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:331.312:460.37:137:18Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:211.31:470.37:147:17Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:161.32:500.47:147:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:191.33:520.57:157:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:321.110:30 AM1.33:480.94:480.67:157:14Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:061.112:111.34:490.95:360.77:157:13Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:361.12:241.35:450.86:200.87:167:12New Moon30Wed
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 9:12 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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