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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 7:03 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:17 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:51 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Feb 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:420.71:54-0.57:066:09Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed8:300.83:00-0.57:056:10Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:360.84:00-0.47:056:10Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:480.84:54-0.47:046:11New Moon4Fri
5Sat5:42-0.37:046:12New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:240.73:300.36:18-0.25:540.27:036:13New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:480.73:480.47:00-0.16:540.17:036:13New Moon7Mon
8Tue2:540.64:000.47:42-0.17:540.07:026:14Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed3:420.53:420.58:180.08:48-0.17:016:14Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:240.44:000.69:000.09:48-0.37:016:15Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:120.34:300.69:420.010:48-0.47:006:16First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:180.15:120.610:240.011:42-0.47:006:16First Quarter12Sat
13Sun9:060.05:540.611:060.06:596:17First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:420.612:42-0.56:586:18First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:300.51:48-0.56:576:18Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:240.52:54-0.46:576:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:180.56:00-0.46:566:20Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:180.57:06-0.36:556:20Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:240.35:06-0.34:360.26:546:21Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:480.35:36-0.25:240.26:546:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:300.53:060.46:12-0.16:120.16:536:22Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:360.53:060.46:48-0.16:540.06:526:22Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:300.53:000.47:240.07:42-0.16:516:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:180.53:240.58:000.08:36-0.36:506:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:060.43:480.68:360.09:30-0.46:506:24Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:000.24:240.69:120.010:24-0.56:496:25Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:000.15:000.79:480.111:18-0.66:486:25Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:420.76:476:26Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:240.712:24-0.66:466:26Third Quarter29Tue
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 10:40 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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