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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 13m at 12:52 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:43 pm (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:261.212:410.37:167:10Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:141.21:370.37:177:09Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:071.22:380.47:177:08Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:061.23:380.57:187:07Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:271.110:09 AM1.33:401.04:330.67:187:06Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:591.111:21 AM1.34:361.05:210.77:187:05Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:261.21:031.35:270.96:040.87:197:04New Moon7Sat
8Sun2:441.22:491.46:160.86:440.97:197:03New Moon8Sun
9Mon2:351.23:521.47:040.67:231.07:207:02New Moon9Mon
10Tue2:381.34:501.37:540.58:011.07:207:01New Moon10Tue
11Wed3:071.45:481.28:440.48:411.07:217:00Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:431.56:521.19:360.39:211.07:216:59Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:231.510:310.37:216:58Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:081.511:270.37:226:58First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:551.512:250.37:226:57First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:481.41:250.47:236:56First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:481.32:280.57:236:55Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:061.08:57 AM1.22:250.93:300.67:246:54Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:451.112:051.23:490.94:250.77:246:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:211.11:191.24:580.85:110.87:256:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:541.22:181.25:470.75:510.87:256:51Full Moon21Sat
22Sun2:181.23:111.36:270.76:270.97:266:51Full Moon22Sun
23Mon1:191.24:001.27:040.67:030.97:266:50Full Moon23Mon
24Tue1:391.34:461.27:410.57:391.07:276:49Full Moon24Tue
25Wed2:171.35:311.28:190.48:161.07:276:48Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu2:581.46:151.19:000.38:540.97:286:48Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri3:411.47:041.09:420.29:330.97:296:47Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:241.38:071.010:270.210:150.97:296:46Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:081.311:150.27:306:45Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:531.312:060.27:306:45Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue6:411.21:000.37:316:44Third Quarter31Tue
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 4:17 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 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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