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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 6:04 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 50m at 10:38 am (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:320.612:011.05:330.57:03-0.26:358:10Full Moon1Sat
2Sun12:451.07:39-0.36:348:10Full Moon2Sun
3Mon1:341.08:16-0.36:348:10Full Moon3Mon
4Tue2:251.08:55-0.36:348:11Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed3:150.99:36-0.36:348:11Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:030.910:19-0.36:348:12Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:510.911:04-0.26:348:12Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:250.55:390.810:420.411:49-0.16:348:12Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun7:140.56:310.711:470.46:348:13Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:460.67:290.612:360.012:570.46:348:13Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:230.78:390.51:240.22:090.36:348:14Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed9:010.72:120.33:150.26:348:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:420.59:37 AM0.82:590.44:150.06:358:14Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:100.95:07-0.16:358:15Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:381.05:55-0.26:358:15Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:491.16:42-0.36:358:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:201.17:29-0.36:358:15New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:061.28:17-0.36:358:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed2:201.29:05-0.26:368:16Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:261.29:53-0.26:368:16Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:261.110:410.06:368:16Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:540.65:221.010:150.411:280.16:368:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun8:140.66:190.811:310.46:368:17First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:520.77:230.612:130.212:520.36:378:17First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:040.811:080.512:590.32:190.26:378:17First Quarter25Tue
26Wed8:390.91:450.43:480.16:378:17Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:310.59:20 AM0.92:340.45:00-0.16:388:17Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:031.05:44-0.16:388:17Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:471.06:15-0.26:388:17Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:321.06:46-0.26:398:17Full Moon30Sun
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 2:21 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 92% 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 (92% 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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