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 (tomorrow) : 9:03 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 15h 08m at 3:01 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 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:080.72:13-0.37:056:10Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:030.66:45-0.37:056:10Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun1:310.37:41-0.33:310.27:046:11Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:100.34:57-0.34:290.27:046:12Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:470.35:36-0.25:220.17:036:12Full Moon5Tue
6Wed12:200.63:200.46:14-0.26:120.17:036:13Full Moon6Wed
7Thu1:260.53:460.46:52-0.27:010.07:026:14Full Moon7Thu
8Fri2:140.53:550.47:31-0.27:490.07:026:14Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:560.43:370.48:11-0.18:38-0.17:016:15Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:370.43:590.58:50-0.19:28-0.27:006:16Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:180.34:330.59:30-0.110:18-0.37:006:16Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:010.25:110.510:09-0.111:10-0.46:596:17Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:480.15:520.510:48-0.16:586:17Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:370.512:04-0.46:586:18Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:250.51:00-0.46:576:19Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat8:160.51:59-0.46:566:19Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:100.52:56-0.46:566:20Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:100.63:50-0.36:556:21Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:200.64:38-0.36:546:21Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:420.35:22-0.25:050.26:536:22New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:400.63:040.36:04-0.25:580.16:526:22New Moon21Thu
22Fri1:560.63:120.46:45-0.16:510.06:526:23New Moon22Fri
23Sat2:570.63:060.57:270.07:44-0.26:516:23Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:510.53:250.58:080.08:39-0.36:506:24Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:430.43:560.68:500.09:36-0.46:496:24Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:490.24:330.79:320.010:34-0.46:486:25First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:470.15:140.710:160.011:34-0.46:476:25First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:000.66:466:26First Quarter28Thu
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 6:02 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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