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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 6:04 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 13m at 10:19 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Mar 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:220.61:30-0.56:466:27Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:260.66:07-0.46:456:27Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:410.57:03-0.36:446:28Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:350.37:45-0.24:010.16:436:28Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:240.52:060.35:10-0.15:010.16:426:29New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:300.52:320.45:450.05:520.06:416:29New Moon6Fri
7Sat2:230.52:490.46:210.06:39-0.16:406:29New Moon7Sat
8Sun4:090.53:250.57:560.08:24-0.27:397:30New Moon8Sun
9Mon4:500.43:320.58:330.09:08-0.37:387:30Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:250.44:020.69:100.09:53-0.47:377:31Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:460.34:380.69:460.010:39-0.57:367:31Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:110.25:170.610:220.011:27-0.57:357:32Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:580.67:347:32First Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:410.612:17-0.57:337:33First Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:280.61:10-0.57:327:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:200.62:08-0.47:317:34First Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:190.63:09-0.37:307:34Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:250.64:09-0.27:297:34Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:260.45:02-0.14:470.27:287:35Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:470.45:460.05:440.17:277:35Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:000.62:570.46:250.16:360.07:267:36Full Moon21Sat
22Sun3:180.62:420.57:030.27:27-0.27:257:36Full Moon22Sun
23Mon4:190.62:530.67:390.38:19-0.37:247:37Full Moon23Mon
24Tue5:170.53:220.78:160.39:12-0.47:237:37Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:180.43:590.88:520.210:05-0.57:227:37Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:270.34:410.89:280.211:01-0.57:217:38Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:250.811:57-0.57:207:38Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:130.87:197:39Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:070.712:56-0.47:187:39Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:080.61:58-0.37:177:40Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:380.33:02-0.22:380.27:167:40Waning Crescent31Tue
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 2:11 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 5% 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 (5% 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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