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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 8m at 7:51 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 3:10 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:520.84:10-0.17:085:47Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:400.94:45-0.27:095:47Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:310.95:21-0.27:095:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat5:59-0.27:095:49New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:280.96:39-0.27:095:50New Moon5Sun
6Mon1:260.94:400.67:21-0.27:010.47:095:50New Moon6Mon
7Tue2:220.94:510.68:04-0.17:550.37:105:51Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:140.84:400.68:48-0.18:510.27:105:52Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:040.74:560.69:330.09:510.17:105:52Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:560.65:250.710:170.010:540.07:105:53First Quarter10Fri
11Sat5:510.45:590.711:000.111:59-0.17:105:54First Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:170.36:380.811:450.27:105:55First Quarter12Sun
13Mon7:220.81:07-0.17:105:55Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue8:090.82:15-0.27:105:56Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:590.83:19-0.27:105:57Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:530.84:15-0.37:105:58Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:540.85:02-0.37:105:58Full Moon17Fri
18Sat3:050.45:44-0.25:150.37:105:59Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:010.83:400.46:24-0.26:080.27:096:00Full Moon19Sun
20Mon1:080.74:110.57:04-0.27:010.27:096:00Full Moon20Mon
21Tue2:060.74:330.57:45-0.17:550.17:096:01Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:550.64:240.58:27-0.18:490.07:096:02Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:400.54:240.59:08-0.19:44-0.17:096:03Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:240.44:520.69:50-0.110:40-0.27:086:03Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:090.35:290.610:31-0.111:37-0.27:086:04Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:580.26:100.611:110.07:086:05Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:540.612:35-0.37:086:06Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:420.61:33-0.37:076:06Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed8:310.62:31-0.47:076:07Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:220.63:24-0.47:066:08Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:160.64:11-0.37:066:09Waning Crescent31Fri
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 11:30 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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