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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 7:03 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 35m at 5:00 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Nov 2083

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:361.311:540.37:316:44Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:301.310:481.012:480.47:326:43Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:241.211:241.012:480.91:420.57:326:42Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:301.111:421.12:060.92:360.77:336:42Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:481.110:361.13:120.83:300.87:346:41Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat1:121.14:120.74:180.97:346:41Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:241.24:060.53:541.06:355:40Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon2:241.24:540.44:361.16:365:40New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:121.55:420.26:365:39New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:001.66:300.16:375:39New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:180.16:385:38Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:241.68:060.16:385:38Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:241.58:540.16:395:37Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:241.59:480.26:405:37Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:181.410:420.36:405:37First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:181.39:000.911:300.411:360.86:415:36First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:181.19:361.012:240.66:425:36First Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:301.010:001.01:120.71:180.76:425:36Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:061.08:481.13:000.62:120.86:435:36Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:181.04:240.53:000.86:445:35Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:181.04:540.43:480.96:445:35Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon2:061.05:180.34:240.96:455:35Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:001.05:480.25:060.96:465:35Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:180.16:475:35Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:061.36:540.16:475:35Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:541.37:300.06:485:35Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:481.28:060.06:495:34Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun2:361.26:300.98:480.08:300.86:495:34Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:301.27:000.99:360.19:240.86:505:34Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:181.16:240.910:240.210:240.76:515:34Third Quarter30Tue
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 99% 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 (99% 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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