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 13h 23m 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:571.05:430.58:20-0.27:570.47:085:47Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:530.96:100.59:04-0.18:570.47:095:48Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon3:440.86:150.59:48-0.110:020.37:095:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:340.75:470.610:320.011:100.27:095:49Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:250.66:140.611:160.17:095:50Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:220.46:500.712:200.111:59 AM0.27:095:50Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri10:340.37:310.71:300.012:420.37:105:51Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat8:130.72:33-0.17:105:52Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:550.73:24-0.27:105:53Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:370.84:06-0.37:105:53Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:190.84:45-0.37:105:54Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:070.85:24-0.47:105:55New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:05-0.47:105:55New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:070.96:47-0.47:105:56New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:120.97:31-0.37:105:57New Moon15Sat
16Sun2:120.95:280.48:16-0.37:450.37:105:58Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:080.95:270.49:01-0.28:450.27:105:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:020.85:160.59:46-0.19:490.17:105:59Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:560.65:330.610:290.010:560.07:096:00First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:550.46:020.611:100.17:096:01First Quarter20Thu
21Fri9:170.36:360.712:05-0.111:52 AM0.27:096:01First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:160.71:16-0.27:096:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:010.82:26-0.37:096:03Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:490.83:33-0.47:086:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:410.87:43-0.47:086:04Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:390.85:15-0.47:086:05Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:460.75:56-0.47:076:06Full Moon27Thu
28Fri3:570.36:35-0.36:010.27:076:07Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:560.74:270.47:14-0.36:550.27:076:07Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:570.74:490.47:54-0.27:490.17:066:08Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:490.64:470.48:34-0.28:440.17:066:09Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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