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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 11:47 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 6:37 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Dec 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:081.34:540.97:280.17:060.76:525:35Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:591.25:370.88:120.07:540.76:525:35Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:481.26:190.88:570.08:450.76:535:35Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:361.16:580.89:430.09:410.66:545:35Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:231.05:540.810:300.110:420.66:545:35First Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:130.96:220.811:180.211:490.66:555:35First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:060.87:030.812:080.26:565:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:050.77:470.91:000.512:590.46:565:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed10:520.68:310.92:100.41:500.56:575:36Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:060.73:060.32:390.56:585:36Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:050.73:490.33:240.66:585:36Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:580.84:280.24:060.76:595:37Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:191.15:080.17:005:37Full Moon13Sun
14Mon5:490.07:005:37Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:071.16:32-0.17:015:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed1:021.17:17-0.17:015:38Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:581.15:380.88:04-0.17:450.67:025:38Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:511.16:140.78:52-0.18:390.67:025:39Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:421.16:460.79:410.09:400.57:035:39Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:331.07:000.710:310.110:460.47:035:40Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:270.86:540.711:200.211:560.47:045:40Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:260.77:240.812:110.37:045:41Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:110.58:020.81:090.31:020.37:055:41Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:330.68:440.92:220.21:550.47:055:42Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:380.63:270.12:480.57:065:42Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:330.64:210.03:380.57:065:43Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun2:230.65:05-0.14:270.57:075:44New Moon27Sun
28Mon3:090.65:46-0.15:130.57:075:44New Moon28Mon
29Tue3:520.66:26-0.25:590.57:075:45New Moon29Tue
30Wed12:460.94:310.67:06-0.26:450.57:085:45New Moon30Wed
31Thu1:390.95:060.67:47-0.27:320.47:085:46Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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