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 7m 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 - Mar 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:050.43:220.48:11-0.18:30-0.26:466:26Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue3:460.43:530.58:50-0.19:17-0.36:456:27Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:280.34:280.59:30-0.110:06-0.46:446:27Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:140.25:060.510:10-0.110:58-0.46:436:28First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:050.15:450.510:500.011:52-0.56:426:28First Quarter5Fri
6Sat6:280.56:416:29First Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:130.512:51-0.56:406:29First Quarter7Sun
8Mon8:040.61:52-0.46:396:30Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue9:010.62:54-0.46:396:30Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:090.63:52-0.36:386:31Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu2:120.44:44-0.24:280.26:376:31Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:410.45:30-0.15:230.16:366:32Full Moon12Fri
13Sat1:140.73:040.46:13-0.16:170.06:356:32Full Moon13Sat
14Sun3:320.64:140.57:550.08:10-0.17:347:32Full Moon14Sun
15Mon4:300.64:110.58:360.19:05-0.27:337:33Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:240.54:310.69:180.110:00-0.37:327:33Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:210.45:030.710:000.110:56-0.47:317:34Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:450.25:410.710:440.111:53-0.47:307:34Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri9:170.26:230.711:300.17:297:35Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:110.612:52-0.47:277:35Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun8:030.51:52-0.47:267:36Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:360.22:56-0.32:370.17:257:36Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:210.33:58-0.33:530.17:247:36Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed2:010.34:53-0.24:580.17:237:37Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:030.42:370.45:36-0.15:460.17:227:37Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:050.53:080.46:130.06:260.17:217:38New Moon26Fri
27Sat2:550.53:290.46:470.07:040.07:207:38New Moon27Sat
28Sun3:370.53:060.57:220.17:430.07:197:39New Moon28Sun
29Mon4:120.53:070.57:580.18:23-0.17:187:39New Moon29Mon
30Tue4:360.53:380.68:350.19:06-0.27:177:39Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:000.44:140.69:140.19:51-0.37:167:40Waxing Crescent31Wed
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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