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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 30m at 11:47 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:38 pm (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 - May 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:390.44:570.89:570.411:04-0.46:487:54Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:390.811:56-0.46:487:54Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:240.86:477:55First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:170.712:51-0.36:467:55First Quarter4Tue
5Wed11:480.58:210.71:49-0.11:530.46:467:56First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:240.52:480.03:070.36:457:56Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:560.63:450.14:150.36:447:57Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:100.61:210.74:360.35:150.16:447:57Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:190.71:180.75:220.46:080.06:437:58Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:170.71:020.86:040.46:57-0.16:437:58Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:110.71:380.96:450.57:45-0.26:427:59Full Moon11Tue
12Wed5:020.62:221.07:270.58:32-0.36:417:59Full Moon12Wed
13Thu5:520.63:081.08:100.49:19-0.36:418:00Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:410.53:540.98:550.410:07-0.36:408:00Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:330.54:400.99:430.410:56-0.36:408:01Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:280.45:260.810:360.311:46-0.36:398:01Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:240.46:150.711:370.36:398:02Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue10:170.47:080.612:38-0.212:480.36:398:02Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed11:040.58:080.51:31-0.12:110.36:388:03Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu11:450.511:450.42:270.05:220.36:388:03Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:190.63:210.26:160.26:378:04Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:010.510:53 AM0.64:110.35:330.16:378:04Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:010.611:28 AM0.74:540.45:550.16:378:05Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:540.612:060.85:320.46:250.06:368:05New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:430.612:470.86:080.57:00-0.16:368:06New Moon25Tue
26Wed4:290.61:300.96:440.57:39-0.26:368:06New Moon26Wed
27Thu5:140.62:160.97:220.58:21-0.36:368:07New Moon27Thu
28Fri5:580.63:020.98:020.59:06-0.36:358:07Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:430.63:471.08:440.59:53-0.36:358:08Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:321.010:42-0.36:358:08Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:210.55:190.910:220.511:33-0.26:358:09Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3:12 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 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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