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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 04m at 12:33 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:25 am (1.0 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 - Jul 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:530.61:571.07:050.58:09-0.16:398:17Full Moon1Fri
2Sat5:310.62:470.97:500.58:50-0.16:398:17Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:040.63:350.98:360.49:31-0.16:408:17Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:240.64:220.99:250.410:14-0.16:408:17Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:420.65:080.810:170.410:570.06:408:17Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:070.75:550.711:120.311:420.16:418:17Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:430.76:460.612:110.36:418:17Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:240.77:430.512:270.11:120.26:428:17Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat8:090.811:490.41:140.22:140.26:428:17Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:540.82:040.33:150.16:438:17Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:400.94:120.06:438:16Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:250.95:030.06:438:16Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:101.05:500.06:448:16Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:591.16:35-0.16:448:16New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:571.17:200.06:458:16New Moon15Fri
16Sat4:550.71:591.16:540.68:050.06:458:15New Moon16Sat
17Sun5:290.73:001.17:450.68:500.06:468:15Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:580.73:551.18:380.59:360.16:468:15Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:160.74:471.09:360.410:220.26:478:14Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:140.85:380.910:370.311:080.26:478:14First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:300.86:290.711:420.311:550.36:488:14First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:020.99:460.512:500.26:488:13First Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:440.911:220.512:430.42:020.26:488:13First Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:311.01:360.43:150.16:498:12Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:310.59:21 AM1.02:320.54:220.16:498:12Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:290.610:14 AM1.03:310.55:150.06:508:11Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:190.611:06 AM1.04:280.55:550.06:508:11Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:040.711:59 AM1.05:180.56:320.16:518:10Full Moon28Thu
29Fri3:450.712:531.06:050.57:070.16:518:10Full Moon29Fri
30Sat4:230.71:461.06:490.57:440.16:528:09Full Moon30Sat
31Sun4:550.72:361.07:320.58:220.16:528:09Full Moon31Sun
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 3:59 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 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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