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 5h 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
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:500.69:460.52:310.23:260.36:358:09Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:240.73:220.34:230.26:358:10Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:360.610:57 AM0.84:090.45:120.16:348:10Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:390.611:29 AM0.84:510.55:57-0.16:348:11Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:010.96:42-0.26:348:11Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:071.07:28-0.36:348:11Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:511.18:15-0.36:348:12Full Moon7Fri
8Sat2:301.19:04-0.36:348:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun3:281.19:54-0.36:348:13Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:231.110:45-0.26:348:13Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:161.011:36-0.16:348:13Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:070.56:120.911:110.46:348:14Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:430.67:130.712:280.012:310.46:348:14Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:140.68:380.61:190.11:570.36:358:14Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:190.72:100.33:290.26:358:15Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:090.69:45 AM0.83:020.44:510.16:358:15Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:190.610:22 AM0.93:520.45:410.06:358:15Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:180.611:00 AM0.94:390.56:15-0.16:358:15Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:110.611:42 AM1.05:220.56:48-0.26:358:16New Moon19Wed
20Thu4:000.612:261.06:030.57:21-0.26:368:16New Moon20Thu
21Fri1:151.07:57-0.26:368:16New Moon21Fri
22Sat2:061.08:35-0.26:368:16New Moon22Sat
23Sun2:571.09:15-0.26:368:16Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:480.63:460.98:500.59:56-0.26:378:17Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:180.54:330.99:390.510:40-0.16:378:17Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:000.65:210.810:340.411:24-0.16:378:17Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:560.66:100.811:330.46:378:17First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:290.77:040.712:090.012:370.46:388:17First Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:070.78:070.612:560.21:430.36:388:17First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:470.81:430.32:480.26:388:17First Quarter30Sun
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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