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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 6h 06m at 6:04 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:15 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 - Sep 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:431.03:081.27:180.67:510.77:057:42New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:321.14:071.28:070.58:280.77:067:41Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:471.15:031.18:590.39:050.77:067:40Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:151.26:060.99:530.29:410.87:067:39Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:491.38:100.810:490.210:150.87:077:38Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:281.311:470.17:077:37First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:121.412:490.17:087:36First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:031.31:550.27:087:35First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:011.33:050.37:087:34Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:081.37:320.47:097:33Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:281.28:140.57:097:32Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat2:060.91:051.24:380.85:460.67:097:31Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:361.02:131.35:390.76:220.77:107:30Full Moon13Sun
14Mon3:021.13:091.36:310.76:570.87:107:28Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:161.14:001.27:180.67:330.87:107:27Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:391.24:471.28:020.58:090.87:117:26Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:581.25:321.18:460.48:470.87:117:25Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:331.36:191.09:310.39:240.87:117:24Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:121.37:210.910:170.210:020.87:127:23Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:541.311:040.27:127:22Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:371.311:550.27:127:21Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:241.212:480.27:137:20Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:141.21:460.37:137:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:091.22:480.47:147:18Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:101.23:480.57:147:17Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:261.010:16 AM1.23:420.94:410.67:147:16Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:531.111:36 AM1.34:400.95:240.87:157:15Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:121.11:511.35:300.86:020.97:157:14New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:111.23:041.36:180.76:380.97:157:13New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:501.24:041.37:060.57:141.07:167:11New Moon30Wed
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 2:39 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 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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