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 2h 56m at 8:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:06 am (0.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Nov 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:121.38:481.011:120.210:540.97:316:44Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:001.38:421.011:000.310:540.96:325:43First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:481.29:301.011:540.46:325:42First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:481.110:061.012:060.912:480.56:335:42First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:541.18:481.11:120.81:420.76:345:41Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:061.09:241.22:180.82:360.86:345:41Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:301.13:180.63:240.96:355:40Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:361.24:120.54:061.06:365:40Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:301.25:000.44:481.06:365:39Full Moon9Sun
10Mon3:241.25:480.35:301.06:375:39Full Moon10Mon
11Tue4:121.16:360.26:121.06:385:38Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:541.55:001.17:240.27:001.06:385:38Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:541.55:481.08:120.27:480.96:395:37Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:541.56:361.09:060.28:420.86:405:37Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:421.47:180.99:540.39:420.86:405:37Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:361.38:060.910:420.410:540.86:415:36Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:301.18:481.011:360.56:425:36Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:301.09:301.012:180.712:300.66:425:36Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:060.910:121.11:480.61:240.66:435:36Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:300.99:061.13:180.52:180.76:445:35Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:300.94:180.43:120.86:445:35Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:241.04:480.33:540.86:455:35Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun2:181.05:180.34:360.86:465:35New Moon23Sun
24Mon3:061.05:420.25:120.86:475:35New Moon24Mon
25Tue3:480.96:180.25:480.86:475:35New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:361.24:300.96:540.16:300.86:485:35New Moon26Wed
27Thu1:241.25:060.97:300.17:120.86:495:34Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:121.25:420.98:120.17:540.86:495:34Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:001.25:540.98:540.18:420.86:505:34Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:481.15:300.99:420.19:360.76:515:34Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 12:58 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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