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 11m 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 - Aug 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:110.91:090.52:260.16:538:08First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:541.03:300.06:538:07Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:401.14:310.06:548:07Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:291.15:270.06:548:06Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:251.26:170.06:558:05Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:321.27:030.16:558:05Full Moon6Thu
7Fri4:320.81:461.26:270.77:480.26:558:04Full Moon7Fri
8Sat5:030.82:541.27:210.68:320.26:568:03Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:280.83:531.28:170.59:150.36:568:03Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:400.84:441.19:150.59:590.46:578:02Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:230.95:330.910:150.410:440.46:578:01Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:421.06:230.811:180.311:300.46:588:00Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:161.09:200.712:230.26:587:59Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:571.010:510.612:180.51:310.26:587:59Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:441.01:100.52:430.26:597:58Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:020.68:34 AM1.02:080.63:570.16:597:57Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:010.79:26 AM1.03:090.64:580.17:007:56Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:510.710:19 AM1.04:070.65:340.27:007:55Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:350.811:13 AM1.04:560.76:040.27:017:54Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu3:150.812:081.15:380.76:350.37:017:53New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:500.91:041.16:180.77:080.37:017:53New Moon21Fri
22Sat4:200.92:001.16:590.77:440.47:027:52New Moon22Sat
23Sun4:400.92:521.17:420.68:210.47:027:51New Moon23Sun
24Mon4:310.93:411.18:270.69:010.47:027:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:341.04:291.19:140.59:410.57:037:49Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:001.05:161.010:040.410:220.57:037:48Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:331.16:050.910:580.311:030.67:047:47Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:091.17:000.811:540.211:440.67:047:46First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:481.112:540.27:047:45First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:301.21:570.27:057:44First Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:191.23:030.27:057:43Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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