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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 33m at 10:13 pm (0.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Mar 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:400.63:28-0.36:456:27Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed1:560.34:22-0.34:040.26:446:27Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu2:280.45:11-0.25:010.16:436:28Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:360.62:570.45:55-0.15:560.06:426:28Full Moon4Fri
5Sat2:080.63:190.46:38-0.16:49-0.16:426:29Full Moon5Sat
6Sun3:070.63:240.57:200.07:43-0.26:416:29Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:570.53:270.58:020.08:38-0.36:406:30Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:420.43:530.68:460.09:33-0.36:396:30Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:280.34:280.69:300.010:29-0.46:386:31Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:240.15:080.610:160.011:26-0.46:376:31Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:530.15:530.611:050.06:366:31Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:420.512:24-0.46:356:32Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun8:360.41:26-0.47:347:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:000.23:28-0.33:180.17:337:33Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:430.34:26-0.34:250.17:327:33Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:220.35:13-0.25:170.17:317:34Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:220.42:560.45:52-0.15:580.17:307:34Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri2:190.43:230.46:27-0.16:370.17:297:35New Moon18Fri
19Sat3:030.53:330.47:020.07:160.07:287:35New Moon19Sat
20Sun3:370.53:050.57:380.07:57-0.17:277:35New Moon20Sun
21Mon4:040.53:280.58:160.08:41-0.27:267:36New Moon21Mon
22Tue4:350.44:020.68:550.19:26-0.37:257:36Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:110.44:380.69:350.110:14-0.47:237:37Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:530.35:150.610:150.111:05-0.47:227:37Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:410.35:540.710:570.111:58-0.57:217:38First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:360.67:207:38First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:230.612:54-0.47:197:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:170.61:54-0.47:187:39First Quarter28Mon
29Tue9:200.62:56-0.37:177:39Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:360.43:57-0.23:560.27:167:40Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:100.44:520.04:590.27:157:40Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 11:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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