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 1h 20m 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 - Mar 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:450.62:57-0.46:466:26Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:540.63:57-0.46:456:27Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:110.34:48-0.34:140.26:446:28New Moon3Sat
4Sun2:430.35:32-0.25:120.16:436:28New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:220.63:110.46:13-0.26:060.16:426:28New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:220.63:320.46:52-0.16:580.06:416:29New Moon6Tue
7Wed3:090.53:260.47:32-0.17:49-0.16:406:29Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:470.53:160.58:120.08:39-0.26:396:30Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:180.43:420.68:520.09:30-0.36:386:30Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:500.34:170.69:330.010:20-0.46:376:31Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:280.25:550.611:130.07:367:31First Quarter11Sun
12Mon9:490.16:370.512:12-0.511:54 AM0.07:357:32First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:230.51:05-0.57:347:32First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:120.52:01-0.57:337:33First Quarter14Wed
15Thu9:050.52:59-0.47:327:33Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:020.53:58-0.47:317:34Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:330.34:51-0.34:340.37:307:34Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:040.45:37-0.25:250.27:297:34Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:150.63:300.46:18-0.16:140.27:287:35Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:370.63:470.46:580.07:010.17:277:35Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:540.63:430.57:370.17:500.07:267:36Full Moon21Wed
22Thu3:540.63:450.58:160.18:40-0.27:257:36Full Moon22Thu
23Fri4:480.64:080.68:540.29:32-0.37:247:37Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:420.54:380.79:330.210:26-0.47:237:37Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:010.35:130.710:110.211:22-0.57:227:37Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:520.77:217:38Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:370.712:20-0.57:207:38Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:280.71:20-0.47:197:39Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:290.62:24-0.47:187:39Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:390.63:29-0.37:177:40Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:520.44:30-0.24:150.27:167:40Waning Crescent31Sat
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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