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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 16h 17m at 8:58 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Nov 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:061.211:301.01:300.47:316:44Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat8:061.11:540.92:300.57:326:43Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:121.111:421.12:060.92:240.66:325:43Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:241.13:060.83:180.76:335:42Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:061.112:301.13:540.84:000.86:345:41Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:361.24:360.74:420.96:345:41Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:301.25:180.55:181.06:355:40New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:061.33:241.26:000.45:541.06:365:40New Moon8Fri
9Sat12:421.44:181.26:480.36:301.06:365:39New Moon9Sat
10Sun1:241.45:121.17:360.27:121.06:375:39Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon2:121.48:240.16:375:38Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:001.59:180.16:385:38Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:481.410:120.16:395:38First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:361.411:060.26:405:37First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:361.39:480.912:000.36:405:37First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:361.210:301.01:000.56:415:36First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:541.011:001.01:180.81:540.66:425:36Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:241.011:301.12:420.72:480.76:425:36Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:301.13:540.63:360.86:435:36Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:301.14:420.54:240.86:445:35Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:241.15:240.45:000.96:445:35Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:121.06:000.35:420.96:455:35Full Moon22Fri
23Sat12:001.34:001.06:420.26:180.96:465:35Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:481.34:481.07:180.17:000.86:475:35Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:421.35:360.98:000.17:420.86:475:35Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue2:301.26:180.98:420.08:240.86:485:35Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:121.27:060.89:240.09:180.86:495:34Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:001.17:540.810:120.110:120.76:495:34Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:481.18:360.811:000.111:120.76:505:34Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:421.011:480.26:515:34Third Quarter30Sat
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 12:57 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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