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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 19m at 2:31 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:10 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:120.32:30-0.32:230.27:157:40Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:570.33:32-0.23:430.27:147:41Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:370.44:30-0.14:530.27:137:41Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:060.52:130.45:170.05:430.17:127:42Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed2:050.52:440.55:560.06:210.17:117:42New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:560.53:040.56:310.16:570.07:107:43New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:420.52:230.57:060.27:34-0.17:097:43New Moon7Fri
8Sat4:230.52:420.67:410.28:12-0.17:087:43New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:580.53:170.78:180.28:54-0.27:077:44Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:240.53:550.78:560.29:37-0.37:067:44Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:410.44:330.79:350.210:23-0.47:057:45Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:140.45:130.710:160.211:12-0.47:047:45Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:020.35:540.710:570.27:037:46First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:370.712:03-0.47:027:46First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:270.712:58-0.47:017:47First Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:240.61:57-0.37:007:47First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:510.42:57-0.13:020.36:597:47Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:250.53:560.04:090.36:587:48Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:540.54:490.15:090.26:577:48Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:000.72:150.65:360.26:030.16:577:49Full Moon20Thu
21Fri3:040.72:110.76:190.36:54-0.16:567:49Full Moon21Fri
22Sat4:000.72:120.87:000.47:44-0.26:557:50Full Moon22Sat
23Sun4:530.62:450.87:410.48:34-0.36:547:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon5:450.63:250.98:220.49:24-0.36:537:51Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:380.54:080.99:060.310:15-0.36:527:51Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:350.44:520.99:530.311:06-0.36:527:52Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:370.45:380.810:440.311:59-0.36:517:52Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:410.36:260.711:430.36:507:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat10:380.47:200.612:53-0.212:530.36:497:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:280.48:200.51:50-0.12:150.36:497:54Third Quarter30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8723970)

Common Questions About Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides

Show All
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 11:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA