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 3h 13m 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 - Aug 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:021.15:14-0.16:528:08Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:511.26:06-0.16:538:08Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:531.26:540.06:538:07Full Moon3Sat
4Sun1:101.37:400.16:548:06Full Moon4Sun
5Mon2:251.38:240.26:548:06Full Moon5Mon
6Tue5:330.73:311.27:530.69:080.36:558:05Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:500.84:291.18:530.59:510.36:558:04Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:390.85:221.09:550.410:340.46:568:04Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:400.96:170.811:000.311:170.56:568:03Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:081.08:510.712:080.26:568:02Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:451.110:350.612:020.51:180.26:578:01Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:291.112:500.52:330.16:578:01Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:181.13:530.16:588:00Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:091.15:070.16:587:59Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:021.05:440.16:597:58Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:330.710:56 AM1.14:390.76:090.16:597:57Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:140.811:50 AM1.15:260.76:370.26:597:57New Moon17Sat
18Sun3:500.812:471.16:080.77:080.37:007:56New Moon18Sun
19Mon4:220.81:441.16:500.77:420.37:007:55New Moon19Mon
20Tue4:460.92:381.17:330.78:170.47:017:54New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:510.93:271.18:170.68:550.47:017:53Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu4:350.94:151.19:040.59:340.47:017:52Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:541.05:021.09:530.410:130.57:027:51Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:241.05:500.910:450.310:520.67:027:50Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:581.16:440.811:400.211:290.67:037:49First Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:341.112:380.17:037:48First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:131.11:400.17:037:47First Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:561.22:450.17:047:46First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:461.23:510.17:047:45Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:431.34:530.27:047:44Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:481.35:460.37:057:43Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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