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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 8:42 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 4:00 pm (1.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Dec 2088

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:051.35:460.98:150.17:540.86:525:35Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:011.36:240.89:030.18:520.76:535:35Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:541.27:000.89:530.29:570.66:535:35Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:471.17:320.910:420.311:080.66:545:35Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:420.97:070.911:320.46:555:35Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:450.77:320.912:250.512:240.46:555:35Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue10:330.78:121.01:470.41:170.56:565:35Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:450.78:541.03:070.32:110.66:575:36Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:450.74:050.23:040.66:575:36Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:390.84:440.13:520.66:585:36Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:270.85:170.14:360.66:595:36New Moon11Sat
12Sun3:130.85:510.05:180.76:595:37New Moon12Sun
13Mon3:550.86:250.06:000.67:005:37New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:461.04:330.77:020.06:420.67:015:37New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:371.05:060.77:410.07:270.67:015:38Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:271.05:260.78:220.08:150.57:025:38Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:151.04:490.79:040.09:060.57:025:39Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:010.95:110.89:480.010:010.47:035:39Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:490.85:450.810:330.110:590.47:035:40First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:400.76:240.811:190.17:045:40First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:370.67:050.812:000.312:060.27:045:41First Quarter21Tue
22Wed10:230.57:470.91:030.212:540.47:055:41First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:280.92:050.17:055:42Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:091.03:040.07:065:42Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:491.03:58-0.17:065:43Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:351.14:49-0.17:065:43Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:381.15:36-0.17:075:44Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:22-0.17:075:45Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:511.14:360.67:08-0.16:460.57:085:45Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:571.05:080.67:54-0.17:420.47:085:46Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri2:551.05:330.68:400.08:430.37:085:46Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 12:21 pm — 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 91% 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 (91% 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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