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 37m 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 - Aug 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:231.05:590.16:538:08Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:161.16:410.16:538:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:170.81:151.16:170.77:240.16:538:07New Moon3Thu
4Fri4:500.82:171.27:040.68:070.26:548:06New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:170.83:151.27:550.68:510.26:548:05Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:310.84:081.18:470.59:350.36:558:05Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:290.84:591.09:430.410:190.36:558:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:450.95:500.910:430.311:030.46:568:03Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:141.06:440.711:450.311:480.56:568:03First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:511.010:170.612:500.26:578:02First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:351.112:360.51:580.26:578:01First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:241.13:070.16:578:00Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:181.14:130.16:588:00Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:151.15:080.26:587:59Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue2:240.711:14 AM1.14:290.65:530.26:597:58Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:050.812:171.15:240.66:330.26:597:57Full Moon16Wed
17Thu3:430.81:231.16:130.67:110.37:007:56Full Moon17Thu
18Fri4:170.82:201.17:000.67:490.37:007:55Full Moon18Fri
19Sat4:450.93:061.17:460.68:280.47:007:54Full Moon19Sat
20Sun4:520.93:491.08:330.59:080.47:017:54Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:230.94:311.09:200.49:490.47:017:53Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:481.05:130.910:090.410:300.47:027:52Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:231.05:580.811:000.311:120.57:027:51Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:031.06:480.711:520.211:550.57:027:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:451.012:470.27:037:49Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:311.01:450.27:037:48Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun8:191.12:460.27:047:47Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon9:111.13:460.27:047:46Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:041.14:410.37:047:45Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:011.25:300.37:057:44Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:040.912:041.25:130.86:150.47:057:43New Moon31Thu
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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