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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 1:59 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 20m at 7:44 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:520.61:29-0.26:487:54First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:190.52:25-0.12:500.46:477:54First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:510.53:220.03:590.36:477:55Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:160.64:130.24:520.36:467:55Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:300.61:220.64:580.35:360.26:457:56Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:340.612:430.75:370.46:180.06:457:56Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:300.71:080.86:130.57:01-0.16:447:57Full Moon7Tue
8Wed4:230.71:420.86:490.57:45-0.26:447:57Full Moon8Wed
9Thu5:160.62:210.97:250.58:32-0.36:437:58Full Moon9Thu
10Fri3:031.09:21-0.46:427:58Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:481.010:12-0.46:427:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:351.011:05-0.46:417:59Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:241.06:418:00Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:170.912:00-0.36:408:00Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:180.812:56-0.26:408:01Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:330.58:310.71:530.01:540.46:398:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:050.62:500.13:220.36:398:02Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:040.612:340.73:440.34:400.26:388:02Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:210.612:540.74:320.45:380.16:388:03Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:220.711:52 AM0.85:160.46:230.06:388:03New Moon20Mon
21Tue3:180.712:210.95:560.57:03-0.16:378:04New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:090.71:010.96:350.57:41-0.26:378:04New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:580.61:470.97:130.58:20-0.36:378:05New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:450.62:340.97:520.59:00-0.36:368:05Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:320.53:210.98:330.49:42-0.36:368:06Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:080.910:26-0.36:368:06Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:540.811:12-0.36:368:07Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:410.811:59-0.26:358:07First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:500.56:300.711:560.46:358:08First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:310.57:250.612:48-0.11:060.46:358:08First Quarter30Thu
31Fri11:020.58:290.61:390.02:190.46:358:09First Quarter31Fri
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 10:51 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 41% 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 (41% 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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