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 4h 56m 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
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Dec 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:121.37:010.06:525:35Full Moon1Sun
2Mon1:051.37:420.06:525:35Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue1:571.28:250.06:535:35Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:481.26:460.89:090.08:490.76:545:35Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:361.17:290.89:540.09:450.76:545:35Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:251.08:090.810:400.110:490.66:555:35Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:151.08:400.811:280.211:580.66:565:35Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:100.97:330.812:170.36:565:36Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:110.88:110.91:090.51:070.46:575:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:010.78:490.92:150.41:560.56:585:36Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:230.73:100.32:430.66:585:36Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:001.03:560.26:595:37Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:321.14:390.17:005:37Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:441.25:220.07:005:37New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:241.26:06-0.17:015:38New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:091.26:52-0.27:015:38New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:40-0.27:025:38Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:031.28:29-0.27:025:39Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:011.29:18-0.17:035:39Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri3:561.17:280.610:090.09:470.57:035:40First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:521.07:520.610:580.111:020.57:045:40First Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:520.87:060.711:470.27:045:41First Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:060.67:290.812:220.412:370.37:055:41First Quarter23Mon
24Tue10:430.68:050.91:460.21:270.47:055:42Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:580.68:450.93:060.12:170.57:065:42Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:010.64:080.03:060.57:065:43Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:091.04:52-0.17:075:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:551.05:29-0.27:075:44Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:471.06:05-0.27:075:45Full Moon29Sun
30Mon6:41-0.27:085:45Full Moon30Mon
31Tue12:430.97:20-0.27:085:46Full Moon31Tue
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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