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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 12:52 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 44m at 7:09 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:571.010:14-0.36:358:09Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:461.011:04-0.26:348:10Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:330.55:360.810:440.411:55-0.16:348:10Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun9:200.56:280.711:540.46:348:11Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon10:050.57:250.612:460.01:140.36:348:11Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue10:470.610:570.51:400.12:540.36:348:12Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed11:220.62:350.25:280.26:348:12Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:240.510:01 AM0.73:280.36:140.16:348:12Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:290.510:39 AM0.84:170.46:010.06:348:13Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat2:250.611:19 AM0.84:580.46:140.06:348:13Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:160.612:000.95:350.56:41-0.16:348:13New Moon11Sun
12Mon4:040.612:430.96:100.57:13-0.26:348:14New Moon12Mon
13Tue1:300.97:50-0.26:348:14New Moon13Tue
14Wed2:180.98:30-0.36:358:14New Moon14Wed
15Thu3:061.09:13-0.36:358:15Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri3:531.09:58-0.36:358:15Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:260.64:390.99:380.510:45-0.26:358:15Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:560.65:270.910:330.511:34-0.16:358:16Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:440.66:170.811:350.46:358:16First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:030.67:140.712:240.012:420.46:368:16First Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:360.78:230.61:150.11:530.36:368:16First Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:120.72:060.33:030.26:368:16Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:270.59:48 AM0.82:570.44:090.16:368:17Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:400.610:26 AM0.93:460.55:070.06:378:17Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:051.05:59-0.16:378:17Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:511.16:46-0.26:378:17Full Moon26Mon
27Tue12:461.17:32-0.26:388:17Full Moon27Tue
28Wed1:481.18:17-0.26:388:17Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:471.19:03-0.26:388:17Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:270.63:411.08:320.59:49-0.16:398:17Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 10:00 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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