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 35m 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 - Apr 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:340.62:250.45:21-0.15:210.27:157:40Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:560.62:540.56:030.06:160.17:147:41New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:540.63:180.56:420.17:040.07:137:41New Moon3Tue
4Wed3:460.63:180.67:190.27:48-0.17:127:42New Moon4Wed
5Thu4:340.62:570.67:570.28:32-0.27:117:42New Moon5Thu
6Fri5:180.53:240.78:350.29:16-0.37:107:43Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat6:020.44:000.79:140.210:00-0.47:097:43Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:480.44:390.79:530.210:46-0.47:087:43Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:590.35:190.710:320.211:33-0.57:077:44Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:020.77:067:44First Quarter10Tue
11Wed6:480.612:23-0.47:057:45First Quarter11Wed
12Thu7:380.61:15-0.47:047:45First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:340.62:12-0.37:037:46First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:120.43:11-0.23:140.47:027:46Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:430.54:08-0.14:170.37:017:46Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon2:090.54:580.15:110.37:007:47Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:480.62:260.55:420.26:000.16:597:47Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:460.72:130.66:220.36:480.06:587:48Full Moon18Wed
19Thu3:460.72:150.77:000.47:36-0.16:587:48Full Moon19Thu
20Fri4:420.72:430.87:380.48:25-0.36:577:49Full Moon20Fri
21Sat5:380.63:180.98:160.49:16-0.46:567:49Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:380.53:580.98:540.410:09-0.46:557:50Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:410.911:02-0.46:547:50Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:260.911:58-0.46:537:51Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:160.86:537:51Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:110.712:56-0.36:527:52Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:160.61:56-0.26:517:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:270.52:560.03:070.36:507:53Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:010.53:550.14:300.26:497:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:590.61:330.64:450.25:330.26:497:53Waning Crescent30Mon
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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