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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 9:30 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 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 - Mar 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:440.34:120.69:11-0.110:05-0.46:456:27Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:110.24:500.69:56-0.111:00-0.46:446:27Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu8:080.15:330.610:42-0.111:57-0.46:436:28Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:190.56:436:28Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:100.512:55-0.46:426:29Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:050.41:56-0.46:416:29Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:260.22:56-0.32:420.16:406:30Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:070.33:47-0.33:400.16:396:30Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:420.34:29-0.24:260.16:386:30Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:120.35:05-0.15:080.16:376:31New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:180.42:320.45:41-0.15:500.06:366:31New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:020.52:200.46:180.06:320.06:356:32New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:400.53:200.57:560.08:17-0.17:347:32New Moon13Sun
14Mon4:170.53:490.58:350.09:03-0.37:337:33Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:560.44:230.69:150.09:52-0.47:327:33Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:380.35:000.69:560.010:43-0.47:317:34Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:250.35:380.710:370.111:37-0.57:307:34Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:120.26:190.711:200.17:297:35First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:040.612:33-0.47:287:35First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:560.61:32-0.47:277:35First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:570.62:35-0.37:267:36Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:200.33:37-0.23:290.27:257:36Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:560.44:34-0.14:360.17:247:37Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:080.62:290.45:240.05:360.17:237:37Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:220.62:580.56:080.16:290.07:227:38Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:190.63:190.56:500.17:20-0.17:217:38Full Moon26Sat
27Sun4:110.63:130.67:310.18:09-0.27:207:38Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:590.53:240.78:120.18:57-0.37:187:39Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:450.43:570.78:550.19:46-0.37:177:39Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:330.34:350.79:380.110:35-0.47:167:40Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:300.35:160.710:230.111:24-0.47:157:40Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:45 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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