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 3h 27m 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 - Apr 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:350.62:400.55:410.15:550.17:147:41Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:440.63:040.56:240.16:480.07:137:41Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:410.63:110.67:060.27:39-0.17:127:41Full Moon3Sun
4Mon4:330.63:090.77:470.28:28-0.27:117:42Full Moon4Mon
5Tue5:230.53:360.78:290.29:18-0.37:107:42Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:130.44:130.89:120.210:09-0.47:097:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:080.34:530.89:570.210:59-0.47:087:43Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:130.35:350.710:450.111:51-0.47:077:44Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat9:260.26:210.611:360.27:067:44Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun10:340.27:110.612:45-0.312:360.27:057:44Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:310.38:060.51:41-0.31:460.27:057:45Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:190.32:39-0.23:050.27:047:45Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:000.43:37-0.14:210.27:037:46Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:360.54:290.05:100.27:027:46Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:320.52:040.55:120.15:450.17:017:47Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat2:260.52:180.55:500.26:200.17:007:47New Moon16Sat
17Sun3:150.61:330.66:260.26:570.06:597:48New Moon17Sun
18Mon4:000.62:040.77:030.37:37-0.16:587:48New Moon18Mon
19Tue4:420.62:420.77:410.38:20-0.26:577:48New Moon19Tue
20Wed5:240.53:220.88:200.39:05-0.36:567:49Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:070.54:020.89:000.39:52-0.46:567:49Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:590.44:420.89:420.310:42-0.46:557:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:120.45:240.810:260.311:34-0.46:547:50Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:090.86:537:51First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:590.712:29-0.36:527:51First Quarter25Mon
26Tue11:250.47:580.71:26-0.21:260.36:517:52First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:080.52:25-0.12:400.36:517:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:440.53:230.13:510.26:507:53Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:410.61:170.64:170.24:550.26:497:53Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:530.61:430.75:060.35:500.16:487:54Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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