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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 6h 07m at 1:59 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:20 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 - Nov 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:111.44:461.27:350.47:221.07:316:44Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:531.45:371.28:200.38:021.07:326:43Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:391.55:291.18:050.27:431.06:325:42Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:261.46:231.08:510.28:260.96:335:42Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:131.49:380.26:345:41Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:001.310:260.26:345:41Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:491.311:170.26:355:40Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:401.210:051.012:100.36:365:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:371.110:441.012:300.91:060.56:365:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:401.011:171.01:530.82:020.66:375:39Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:531.011:391.13:050.82:530.76:385:38Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:221.03:500.73:370.86:385:38Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:231.14:270.64:150.96:395:37Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu2:181.15:040.54:511.06:405:37New Moon14Thu
15Fri3:111.15:430.35:261.06:405:37New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:061.36:250.26:415:36New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:461.37:090.16:425:36New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:311.47:560.06:425:36Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:201.48:450.06:435:36Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:101.49:370.06:445:35Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:011.410:300.16:455:35First Quarter21Thu
22Fri4:551.311:250.26:455:35First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:551.29:580.912:210.46:465:35First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:061.110:291.012:240.81:170.56:475:35First Quarter24Sun
25Mon10:321.010:541.01:490.72:110.66:475:35Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:571.09:431.13:080.63:010.76:485:35Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:031.04:100.43:460.86:495:34Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:001.04:590.34:280.86:495:34Full Moon28Thu
29Fri2:531.05:410.25:090.86:505:34Full Moon29Fri
30Sat3:430.96:210.15:490.86:515:34Full Moon30Sat
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 11:09 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 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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