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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 5:38 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 9:48 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:051.37:030.57:167:11Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:221.010:26 AM1.23:520.95:090.67:177:10Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:551.11:211.35:010.85:460.77:177:09Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:251.22:241.35:550.86:190.87:177:08New Moon4Tue
5Wed2:501.23:171.36:400.76:510.97:187:07New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:561.24:071.37:210.67:250.97:187:06New Moon6Thu
7Fri2:231.34:531.28:010.57:591.07:197:05New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:491.35:381.18:420.48:331.07:197:04Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:251.46:251.19:240.39:080.97:197:03Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:041.47:301.010:080.29:420.97:207:02Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:441.310:540.27:207:01Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:261.311:440.27:217:00First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:111.312:380.27:216:59First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:001.31:350.37:226:58First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:571.32:370.47:226:57First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:011.33:380.57:236:56Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:211.110:15 AM1.33:301.04:330.77:236:55Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:431.112:021.34:330.95:190.87:246:54Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:571.22:121.45:280.85:590.97:246:53Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:181.23:191.46:180.76:361.07:256:53Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:171.34:191.47:080.57:121.17:256:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:441.45:171.37:570.47:481.17:266:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:241.56:171.28:480.28:241.17:266:50Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:111.69:400.27:276:49Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:001.610:340.27:276:49Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:501.611:290.27:286:48Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:421.512:270.37:286:47Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:381.41:270.47:296:46Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:401.311:551.02:290.57:306:46Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:521.22:400.93:310.77:306:45Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:291.112:221.14:120.84:230.87:316:44Waning Crescent31Mon
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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