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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:38 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 16h 40m at 9:48 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:581.12:401.46:040.86:490.97:167:10Full Moon1Fri
2Sat3:021.23:461.46:570.77:270.97:177:09Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:381.34:461.47:500.58:041.07:177:08Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon2:561.45:451.38:420.48:421.07:177:07Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:311.56:481.19:360.39:221.07:187:06Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:121.57:591.010:300.310:030.97:187:05Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:561.511:260.27:197:04Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:441.512:240.37:197:03Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:351.41:250.37:207:02Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:301.32:310.47:207:01Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:081.08:33 AM1.22:190.93:390.57:207:00Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:481.09:43 AM1.23:460.94:380.67:216:59Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:241.112:541.24:560.85:180.77:216:59Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:561.21:581.25:430.85:510.87:226:58Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:211.22:521.26:190.76:210.97:226:57New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:231.23:411.26:530.76:521.07:236:56New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:481.34:271.27:290.67:241.07:236:55New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:161.35:101.28:060.57:581.07:246:54New Moon18Mon
19Tue2:531.45:541.18:460.38:321.07:246:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:321.46:471.19:300.29:071.07:256:52Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:121.410:160.27:256:51Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:521.411:060.17:266:51Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:331.411:590.27:266:50First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:191.312:560.27:276:49First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:141.31:570.47:276:48First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:201.32:590.57:286:48Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:481.19:38 AM1.32:511.03:580.77:296:47Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:121.112:241.34:040.94:480.87:296:46Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:301.22:001.35:050.85:310.97:306:45Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:501.23:051.36:000.66:101.07:306:45Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:391.34:031.36:510.56:481.17:316:44Full 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 1:43 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 79% 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 (79% 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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