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 1h 11m 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
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:070.56:310.811:310.17:085:47First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:150.47:110.812:230.112:180.27:085:47First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:520.81:290.07:095:48Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:350.92:34-0.17:095:49Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:200.93:34-0.27:095:49Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:111.04:28-0.27:095:50Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:141.05:17-0.27:105:51Full Moon7Wed
8Thu3:330.56:03-0.25:330.47:105:51Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:260.94:080.56:47-0.26:280.47:105:52Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:350.94:400.57:31-0.17:240.37:105:53Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:330.85:050.58:15-0.18:220.27:105:54Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:240.75:080.68:59-0.19:220.17:105:54Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:110.65:030.69:44-0.110:250.07:105:55Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:570.45:310.610:290.011:30-0.17:105:56Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:450.36:080.711:150.07:105:57Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri9:360.26:510.612:38-0.112:020.17:105:57Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:380.61:46-0.27:105:58Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun8:260.62:52-0.27:105:59Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:160.63:45-0.37:106:00Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:070.64:22-0.37:096:00Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:590.64:55-0.37:096:01Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:560.75:29-0.37:096:02New Moon22Thu
23Fri3:350.46:05-0.25:440.37:096:03New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:530.74:000.46:43-0.26:310.27:096:03New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:490.74:090.47:23-0.27:190.27:086:04New Moon25Sun
26Mon2:400.63:550.58:05-0.28:100.17:086:05Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue3:280.64:130.58:47-0.29:030.07:086:05Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed4:160.54:420.69:30-0.19:59-0.17:076:06Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:060.45:160.610:12-0.110:57-0.27:076:07First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:000.25:540.610:550.011:58-0.37:076:08First Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:340.77:066:08First Quarter31Sat
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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