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 1h 31m 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 - Oct 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:111.34:370.67:167:10Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:561.112:471.34:290.95:260.77:177:09Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:271.12:091.45:280.86:090.87:177:08Full Moon3Sat
4Sun2:541.23:091.46:210.76:500.87:187:07Full Moon4Sun
5Mon3:081.24:031.37:110.67:290.97:187:06Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:351.34:541.37:590.58:090.97:187:05Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:581.45:451.28:470.48:500.97:197:04Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:361.46:381.19:350.49:330.97:197:03Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:161.47:401.010:240.310:170.97:207:02Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:591.48:511.011:140.311:050.97:207:01Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:441.312:060.37:217:00Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:331.31:010.37:216:59Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:251.211:551.01:590.47:216:58Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:221.22:160.92:580.57:226:57Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:371.19:24 AM1.13:300.93:550.67:226:57Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:141.110:32 AM1.14:270.94:420.77:236:56Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:451.11:191.25:100.85:230.87:236:55Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun2:071.22:251.25:480.86:000.97:246:54New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:521.23:171.36:270.76:360.97:246:53New Moon19Mon
20Tue1:481.34:071.37:080.67:131.07:256:52New Moon20Tue
21Wed2:181.34:561.27:520.57:511.07:256:51New Moon21Wed
22Thu2:541.45:471.28:380.38:291.07:266:51Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri3:331.46:471.19:260.39:081.07:266:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:131.510:170.27:276:49Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:561.511:110.27:276:48First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:421.412:070.37:286:47First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:341.41:050.37:296:47First Quarter27Tue
28Wed7:341.311:561.02:060.57:296:46First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:451.22:020.93:070.67:306:45Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:321.111:54 AM1.23:220.94:030.77:306:45Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:041.11:181.24:320.84:520.87:316:44Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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