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 3h 48m 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 - Jan 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:360.95:300.58:00-0.27:360.47:085:47Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:300.95:540.58:42-0.28:300.47:095:47Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:180.85:420.59:24-0.19:240.37:095:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:060.75:300.610:06-0.110:240.37:095:49Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:540.66:000.610:480.011:240.27:095:49Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:480.56:360.611:300.17:095:50Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:480.47:120.712:300.112:120.27:105:51Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:540.71:300.07:105:52Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:300.72:30-0.17:105:52Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:060.83:24-0.37:105:53Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:360.94:18-0.37:105:54Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:240.95:06-0.47:105:54New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:121.05:54-0.47:105:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:42-0.47:105:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:541.07:24-0.37:105:57New Moon15Wed
16Thu2:061.05:300.48:12-0.37:360.37:105:57Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:060.95:420.49:00-0.28:420.27:105:58Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:000.85:300.59:42-0.19:480.17:105:59Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:540.65:300.610:240.011:000.07:106:00First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:540.46:000.611:060.17:096:00First Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:060.36:360.712:12-0.111:54 AM0.17:096:01First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:180.71:24-0.27:096:02Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:060.72:42-0.37:096:03Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:540.73:48-0.47:096:03Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:420.74:36-0.47:086:04Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:360.75:12-0.47:086:05Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:300.75:48-0.47:086:06Full Moon27Mon
28Tue3:480.36:18-0.35:480.37:076:06Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:300.64:180.46:54-0.36:360.27:076:07Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:300.64:420.47:30-0.37:240.27:076:08Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:240.64:420.48:12-0.28:120.17:066:08Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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