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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:03 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 07m at 5:00 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:301.18:24-0.36:358:09Full Moon1Tue
2Wed2:421.19:12-0.36:358:10Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:421.110:00-0.26:348:10Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:361.010:48-0.16:348:11Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:060.55:300.910:240.411:360.06:348:11Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:360.56:240.711:420.46:348:11Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:540.67:240.612:240.11:060.36:348:12Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue8:060.711:060.51:120.22:540.26:348:12Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:420.82:060.35:060.16:348:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:240.59:24 AM0.82:540.46:000.06:348:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:300.510:06 AM0.93:480.46:18-0.16:348:13Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:300.610:48 AM0.94:300.56:18-0.26:348:14Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:300.96:42-0.26:358:14New Moon13Sun
14Mon12:180.97:12-0.26:358:14New Moon14Mon
15Tue1:060.97:42-0.26:358:15New Moon15Tue
16Wed2:001.08:24-0.26:358:15New Moon16Wed
17Thu2:481.09:00-0.26:358:15Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:421.09:42-0.26:358:15Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:540.64:301.09:240.510:30-0.16:358:16Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:420.65:180.910:240.411:120.06:368:16Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:480.76:060.811:240.46:368:16First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:180.77:060.712:000.112:300.36:368:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:480.88:180.512:420.21:360.26:368:17First Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:240.81:240.42:480.06:378:17First Quarter24Thu
25Fri9:000.93:54-0.16:378:17Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:361.04:54-0.26:378:17Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:181.15:48-0.26:378:17Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:001.16:36-0.26:388:17Full Moon28Mon
29Tue12:061.27:24-0.26:388:17Full Moon29Tue
30Wed1:241.28:06-0.16:388:17Full Moon30Wed
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 6:01 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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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