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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 6:04 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:30 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 - Feb 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:190.712:14-0.37:056:10Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:050.71:24-0.47:056:10Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:550.62:35-0.47:046:11Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:480.63:44-0.57:046:12Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:430.64:37-0.47:036:12Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:430.65:12-0.47:036:13Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:480.65:42-0.37:026:14New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:300.36:14-0.35:470.27:026:14New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:540.63:520.36:47-0.26:340.27:016:15New Moon9Sun
10Mon1:510.63:570.47:22-0.27:220.17:006:16New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:400.53:310.47:58-0.18:100.07:006:16Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:250.53:460.58:36-0.18:59-0.16:596:17Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:100.44:150.59:13-0.19:49-0.36:586:18Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:570.34:480.59:490.010:42-0.46:586:18Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:500.25:220.610:220.011:37-0.56:576:19First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:590.66:566:19First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:370.612:36-0.56:556:20First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:200.61:39-0.66:556:21First Quarter18Tue
19Wed8:100.72:45-0.56:546:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:130.73:50-0.56:536:22Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:320.78:27-0.46:526:22Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:26-0.36:516:23Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:070.73:150.36:14-0.25:490.16:516:23Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:420.73:300.46:52-0.16:480.06:506:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:550.73:270.47:300.07:46-0.16:496:24Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:550.63:260.68:070.18:44-0.36:486:25Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:530.43:490.68:440.19:43-0.46:476:26Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:090.24:220.79:220.110:42-0.56:466:26Third Quarter28Fri
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 2:47 am — 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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