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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 4:12 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 29m at 8:57 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:500.86:020.710:370.111:210.27:085:47Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:460.66:200.711:200.27:095:48Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:100.46:540.812:420.112:040.37:095:48Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed10:480.47:340.82:050.012:490.37:095:49Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:180.83:18-0.27:095:50Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:020.84:11-0.27:095:50Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:470.84:46-0.37:105:51Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:340.85:14-0.37:105:52New Moon8Sun
9Mon11:250.85:44-0.37:105:52New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:17-0.37:105:53New Moon10Tue
11Wed12:220.86:52-0.37:105:54New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:190.84:590.57:30-0.27:000.47:105:55New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:130.85:070.58:10-0.27:520.37:105:55Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:040.84:430.58:52-0.28:470.37:105:56Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:530.74:560.69:34-0.19:440.17:105:57Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:440.65:220.610:150.010:440.07:105:58First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:380.55:530.610:550.111:46-0.17:105:58First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:440.36:250.711:330.27:105:59First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:590.712:51-0.27:106:00First Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:340.81:57-0.47:096:01Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:110.83:03-0.47:096:01Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:550.94:05-0.57:096:02Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:580.95:00-0.57:096:03Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:270.95:49-0.47:086:04Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:33-0.37:086:04Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:550.94:260.47:16-0.26:430.27:086:05Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:080.84:460.47:57-0.17:450.17:086:06Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:080.74:520.58:37-0.18:480.07:076:06Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:000.64:400.59:180.09:53-0.17:076:07Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:490.44:580.69:580.010:58-0.27:066:08Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:390.35:300.610:380.07:066:09Third Quarter31Tue
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 12:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 20% 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 maximum.

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 (20% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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