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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 58m at 11:24 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 6:36 pm (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:350.77:180.612:160.112:480.36:398:17First Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:150.78:230.51:040.21:530.26:398:17First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:570.81:530.32:580.16:408:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:370.59:37 AM0.82:430.43:590.06:408:17Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:170.94:55-0.16:418:17Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:561.05:47-0.16:418:17Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:391.16:35-0.26:418:17Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:361.17:23-0.26:428:17Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:441.28:10-0.16:428:17Full Moon9Thu
10Fri2:491.28:56-0.16:438:17Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:190.63:471.18:240.59:430.06:438:17Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:490.64:401.09:240.510:310.16:438:16Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:080.65:320.910:270.411:180.16:448:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:420.76:250.711:360.36:448:16Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:030.87:260.612:060.212:500.36:458:16Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:400.811:050.512:550.32:100.26:458:15Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:240.91:470.43:400.16:468:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:190.59:11 AM0.92:420.45:120.06:468:15Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:210.69:59 AM0.93:370.55:400.06:478:14Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:140.610:46 AM0.94:280.56:030.06:478:14Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:020.611:34 AM1.05:130.56:300.06:488:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed3:460.712:231.05:540.67:010.06:488:13New Moon22Wed
23Thu4:260.71:151.06:340.67:350.06:488:13New Moon23Thu
24Fri5:020.72:071.07:150.68:120.06:498:12New Moon24Fri
25Sat5:310.72:581.07:580.58:510.06:498:12Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:470.73:461.08:440.59:320.16:508:11Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:280.74:331.09:330.510:140.16:508:11Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:440.85:200.910:250.410:570.26:518:10Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:150.86:100.811:210.311:400.36:518:10First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:510.97:040.712:200.26:528:09First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:300.911:040.512:240.41:220.26:528:09First Quarter31Fri
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 3:00 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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