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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 39m at 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 - Apr 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:420.33:11-0.13:180.27:147:41Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:200.44:090.04:290.17:137:41Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:120.51:560.54:590.15:290.17:127:41Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun2:140.52:270.55:430.16:190.07:117:42Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:070.62:470.66:240.27:04-0.17:107:42Full Moon5Mon
6Tue3:570.52:260.67:030.27:46-0.27:097:43Full Moon6Tue
7Wed4:430.52:430.77:420.28:28-0.37:087:43Full Moon7Wed
8Thu5:270.43:190.78:210.29:11-0.37:077:44Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:080.43:580.79:010.29:55-0.47:067:44Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:480.34:400.79:420.210:40-0.47:057:44Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:070.35:230.710:240.211:27-0.47:047:45Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:030.26:070.611:090.27:037:45Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:550.612:16-0.47:037:46Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:480.51:07-0.37:027:46Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu12:010.32:02-0.22:100.37:017:47Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:380.42:58-0.13:180.37:007:47Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:070.53:520.14:180.26:597:48Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:060.51:210.54:420.25:100.16:587:48Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:140.612:260.65:260.35:590.06:577:49Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue3:110.61:000.76:070.36:45-0.16:567:49New Moon20Tue
21Wed4:030.61:400.86:470.47:33-0.26:557:49New Moon21Wed
22Thu4:540.62:240.97:270.48:21-0.36:557:50New Moon22Thu
23Fri5:440.63:100.98:090.49:10-0.36:547:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:360.53:560.98:520.410:01-0.36:537:51Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:310.44:430.99:390.310:53-0.36:527:51Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:290.45:310.910:310.311:46-0.26:517:52First Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:270.46:220.811:320.36:517:52First Quarter27Tue
28Wed10:200.47:170.712:40-0.112:430.36:507:53First Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:080.58:220.51:360.02:010.36:497:53First Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:500.52:330.13:230.26:487:54Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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 6:54 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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