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 2h 08m 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 - Sep 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:061.36:330.47:057:42Full Moon1Sun
2Mon3:500.91:381.45:580.87:150.57:067:41Full Moon2Mon
3Tue4:140.93:031.36:550.77:550.67:067:40Full Moon3Tue
4Wed4:301.04:071.37:510.68:350.77:067:39Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:191.15:041.28:470.59:150.77:077:38Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:201.26:021.19:430.49:560.77:077:37Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:481.27:200.910:410.310:390.77:077:36Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:241.38:560.811:400.311:230.77:087:35Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:061.312:410.27:087:34Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:521.21:440.27:087:33Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:431.22:520.27:097:32Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu8:381.24:030.37:097:31Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:180.99:37 AM1.13:290.85:020.37:107:30Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:580.910:38 AM1.14:310.85:380.47:107:29Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:341.011:42 AM1.25:190.86:070.57:107:28Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:061.012:511.26:000.86:370.67:117:27New Moon16Mon
17Tue3:311.12:001.26:390.87:100.77:117:26New Moon17Tue
18Wed3:411.12:551.27:190.77:440.77:117:25New Moon18Wed
19Thu3:201.13:421.28:010.68:200.87:127:23New Moon19Thu
20Fri3:371.24:261.28:460.58:570.87:127:22Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat4:061.35:121.19:330.49:340.87:127:21Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:391.36:011.010:230.310:100.97:137:20Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:141.311:160.27:137:19First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:521.312:120.27:137:18First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:331.31:130.27:147:17First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:231.32:180.37:147:16First Quarter26Thu
27Fri8:241.43:240.47:157:15Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:341.44:270.57:157:14Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:581.45:190.67:157:13Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:291.11:271.45:030.96:030.77:167:12Full Moon30Mon
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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