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 4h 16m 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 - May 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:120.52:490.03:550.26:487:54Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:500.53:460.15:390.26:477:55Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:030.51:230.64:360.25:490.16:477:55Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu2:020.51:430.65:180.36:110.16:467:56Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:540.612:380.75:540.36:400.06:457:56New Moon5Fri
6Sat3:420.61:130.76:290.47:13-0.16:457:57New Moon6Sat
7Sun4:270.61:530.87:050.47:50-0.26:447:57New Moon7Sun
8Mon5:100.62:360.87:420.48:30-0.26:437:58New Moon8Mon
9Tue5:510.63:180.98:200.49:13-0.36:437:58Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:340.54:010.99:000.49:59-0.46:427:59Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:230.54:430.99:430.410:47-0.46:427:59Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:260.55:260.810:290.411:37-0.36:418:00Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:120.86:418:00First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:040.712:31-0.26:408:01First Quarter14Sun
15Mon11:140.58:060.71:26-0.11:380.46:408:01First Quarter15Mon
16Tue11:510.69:210.62:230.12:510.36:398:02Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:220.63:190.23:590.26:398:02Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu1:020.612:360.74:110.35:000.16:388:03Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri2:100.711:56 AM0.84:590.45:530.06:388:03Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat3:090.712:280.95:420.56:42-0.16:388:04Full Moon20Sat
21Sun4:020.71:111.06:250.57:30-0.26:378:04Full Moon21Sun
22Mon4:520.62:001.07:070.58:16-0.26:378:05Full Moon22Mon
23Tue5:410.62:501.07:510.59:03-0.36:378:05Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:280.53:391.08:370.49:51-0.36:368:06Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:150.54:260.99:270.410:39-0.36:368:06Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri8:040.55:140.810:220.411:28-0.26:368:07Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:540.56:020.711:240.36:358:07Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun9:440.56:540.612:19-0.112:340.36:358:08Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon10:310.57:530.51:110.01:560.36:358:08Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue11:120.611:380.42:050.15:050.26:358:09Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed11:440.62:590.26:050.26:358:09Waning Crescent31Wed
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 11:20 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.

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