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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 8:21 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 00m at 1:51 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:460.74:37-0.47:066:09Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:23-0.37:056:10New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:020.83:270.46:07-0.25:430.27:056:10New Moon3Fri
4Sat1:200.73:490.46:50-0.26:390.17:046:11New Moon4Sat
5Sun2:270.73:580.47:32-0.17:360.07:046:12Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon3:250.63:510.58:14-0.18:34-0.17:036:12Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:180.54:080.68:560.09:34-0.27:036:13Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:100.34:390.69:390.010:35-0.37:026:14First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:110.25:170.710:220.011:38-0.47:026:14First Quarter9Thu
10Fri9:000.16:010.711:070.07:016:15First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:490.612:44-0.47:006:16First Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:410.61:52-0.47:006:16Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:360.55:45-0.46:596:17Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:030.26:41-0.33:120.16:586:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:430.37:28-0.34:110.16:586:18Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:190.35:16-0.25:020.16:576:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri2:510.35:48-0.25:470.16:566:19Full Moon17Fri
18Sat1:030.53:150.46:22-0.16:300.06:556:20Full Moon18Sat
19Sun1:520.53:190.46:57-0.17:14-0.16:556:21Full Moon19Sun
20Mon2:330.43:030.47:33-0.17:59-0.26:546:21Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:130.43:260.58:11-0.18:45-0.36:536:22Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed3:540.33:590.58:49-0.19:32-0.46:526:22Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:370.24:350.59:26-0.110:22-0.56:516:23Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:230.15:140.510:030.011:15-0.56:516:23Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:550.56:506:24Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:400.612:11-0.56:496:25Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:300.61:11-0.56:486:25Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:260.62:13-0.46:476:26Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:310.63:14-0.46:466:26Waning Crescent29Wed
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 5:06 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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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