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 2h 47m 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 - Jan 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:450.92:390.07:085:47Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:200.93:39-0.17:095:48Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:581.04:34-0.27:095:48Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:531.05:24-0.37:095:49New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:12-0.37:095:50New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:111.06:58-0.37:105:50New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:221.07:44-0.37:105:51Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:240.95:420.58:30-0.28:080.37:105:52Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue3:180.86:070.59:16-0.29:110.37:105:53Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:090.75:450.510:02-0.110:180.27:105:53First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:590.65:460.610:490.011:290.17:105:54First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:520.46:180.611:350.07:105:55First Quarter12Fri
13Sat9:200.36:580.612:450.012:230.17:105:56First Quarter13Sat
14Sun10:510.37:410.72:05-0.11:130.27:105:56First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:010.33:20-0.22:030.27:105:57Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:120.74:07-0.37:105:58Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:580.74:35-0.37:105:59Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:450.75:04-0.37:105:59Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:370.75:37-0.37:106:00Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:13-0.37:096:01Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:340.76:51-0.37:096:02Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:300.74:530.47:32-0.37:150.37:096:02Full Moon22Mon
23Tue2:230.75:040.48:15-0.38:070.27:096:03Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:140.74:550.48:59-0.29:010.17:086:04Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:030.65:110.59:42-0.29:590.07:086:04Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:530.55:380.510:26-0.111:00-0.17:086:05Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:470.46:110.611:080.07:086:06Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:510.26:460.612:03-0.211:50 AM0.17:076:07Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:260.71:09-0.37:076:07Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue8:090.72:15-0.47:066:08Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed8:570.73:19-0.47:066:09Waning 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 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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