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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 3:06 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 43m at 8:20 am (0.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:540.71:481.07:160.58:23-0.36:487:54New Moon1Sat
2Sun5:500.62:391.07:530.59:13-0.46:477:55Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon3:291.010:04-0.46:467:55Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:191.010:55-0.46:467:56Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:080.911:47-0.36:457:56First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:590.86:447:57First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:530.712:41-0.26:447:57First Quarter7Fri
8Sat11:170.47:540.61:38-0.11:500.36:437:58First Quarter8Sat
9Sun11:540.59:080.52:370.13:370.36:437:58Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:270.63:350.25:140.26:427:59Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:550.512:540.64:240.35:540.16:427:59Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:590.612:520.75:040.46:170.06:418:00Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:540.612:130.85:370.56:420.06:408:00Full Moon13Thu
14Fri3:450.612:450.86:080.57:12-0.16:408:01Full Moon14Fri
15Sat4:340.61:240.86:400.57:46-0.26:408:01Full Moon15Sat
16Sun2:060.98:24-0.36:398:02Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:500.99:06-0.46:398:02Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue3:340.99:51-0.46:388:03Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:170.910:39-0.46:388:03Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:020.911:29-0.46:378:04Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:490.96:378:04Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:430.812:22-0.26:378:05Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun11:060.57:490.71:17-0.11:060.56:368:05Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon11:270.69:130.62:120.12:270.46:368:06Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue10:170.63:050.33:430.26:368:06Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:490.610:29 AM0.73:540.44:480.16:368:07Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu2:040.710:53 AM0.94:370.55:44-0.16:358:07Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri3:070.711:22 AM1.05:180.66:34-0.26:358:08New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:021.17:21-0.36:358:08New Moon29Sat
30Sun1:011.18:07-0.36:358:09New Moon30Sun
31Mon2:051.18:54-0.36:358:09Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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