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 (tomorrow) : 3:06 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 13h 01m at 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 - Sep 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:151.23:470.27:057:43Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:121.26:580.27:067:42Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:131.27:440.37:067:41Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:290.911:16 AM1.24:520.86:120.47:067:40Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri3:050.912:241.25:440.76:410.57:077:39New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:361.01:371.26:290.77:110.57:077:38New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:011.02:341.27:110.77:440.67:077:36New Moon7Sun
8Mon4:091.03:191.27:530.68:180.77:087:35New Moon8Mon
9Tue3:431.14:001.18:360.58:530.77:087:34Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:021.14:421.19:210.49:290.77:087:33Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:331.25:251.010:080.310:050.77:097:32Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:081.26:130.910:570.210:390.87:097:31Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:451.211:490.27:097:30First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:251.212:450.17:107:29First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:071.21:460.27:107:28First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:561.22:510.27:107:27First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:541.33:560.37:117:26Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu9:591.34:560.47:117:25Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:151.45:460.57:127:24Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:021.012:541.45:170.96:290.67:127:23Full Moon20Sat
21Sun3:231.12:391.46:140.87:080.87:127:22Full Moon21Sun
22Mon3:331.13:481.47:090.77:460.97:137:20Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:141.24:481.38:030.58:240.97:137:19Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:221.35:491.28:570.49:020.97:137:18Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:531.46:551.19:520.39:410.97:147:17Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri4:311.58:121.010:480.310:220.97:147:16Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat5:141.511:460.27:147:15Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:001.412:460.37:157:14Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:511.31:490.37:157:13Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:471.32:580.47:167:12Waning Crescent30Tue
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 11:43 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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