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 2h 57m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:571.35:301.28:420.48:391.07:167:10Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:321.46:341.19:290.39:121.07:177:09Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:081.410:190.27:177:08Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:461.411:120.17:187:07Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:271.412:100.27:187:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:141.41:110.37:187:05Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:121.42:170.47:197:04Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:221.43:240.57:197:03Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:431.44:240.77:207:02Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:321.112:401.34:150.95:110.87:207:01Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:561.22:051.45:200.85:500.97:217:00New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:131.23:071.46:150.76:261.07:216:59New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:511.34:041.37:050.57:011.17:216:58New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:471.44:581.37:520.47:371.07:226:57New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:221.55:511.28:390.38:151.07:226:56Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:041.56:481.19:260.28:531.07:236:56Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:491.510:130.27:236:55Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:341.411:030.27:246:54Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:211.411:540.27:246:53First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:111.312:480.37:256:52First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:041.21:450.47:256:51First Quarter21Mon
22Tue8:041.22:450.57:266:50First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:211.09:12 AM1.13:160.93:430.77:266:50Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:501.110:41 AM1.14:320.94:300.87:276:49Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:111.11:321.25:100.85:090.97:286:48Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:051.22:321.25:440.75:431.07:286:47Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:151.33:271.26:200.66:161.07:296:47Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:441.34:191.26:580.56:491.17:296:46Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:181.45:111.27:390.37:221.17:306:45Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:561.48:230.27:306:45Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu2:391.59:110.17:316:44Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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