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 8h 37m 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 - Jan 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:280.94:56-0.37:085:47Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:110.95:36-0.37:095:47New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:17-0.37:095:48New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:131.07:01-0.37:095:49New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:191.07:46-0.37:095:49Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue2:201.08:32-0.27:095:50Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:161.06:040.59:18-0.28:570.47:105:51Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:110.95:430.510:04-0.110:040.27:105:51Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:060.75:550.610:480.011:140.17:105:52First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:080.56:220.711:310.27:105:53First Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:370.46:570.812:270.012:140.27:105:54First Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:360.81:40-0.17:105:54Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:190.92:52-0.27:105:55Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:050.93:55-0.37:105:56Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:550.94:46-0.47:105:56Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:500.85:29-0.47:105:57Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:550.86:09-0.37:105:58Full Moon17Sat
18Sun6:47-0.37:105:59Full Moon18Sun
19Mon1:010.84:460.47:27-0.37:030.37:105:59Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue2:010.75:100.48:07-0.27:580.27:096:00Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:530.75:120.48:48-0.28:550.27:096:01Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:420.64:500.59:28-0.19:530.17:096:02Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri4:300.55:120.510:08-0.110:520.07:096:02Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:190.45:450.610:470.011:50-0.27:096:03Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:130.26:230.611:240.17:086:04Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:040.612:49-0.37:086:05Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:460.61:48-0.37:086:05Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:290.62:45-0.47:076:06Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:120.73:39-0.57:076:07Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:590.74:28-0.57:076:08Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:570.75:14-0.57:066:08New Moon31Sat
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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