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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 10h 08m at 7:00 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Aug 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:570.85:540.910:380.411:130.46:538:08Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:150.96:530.711:450.311:580.46:538:08Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:481.010:050.612:560.26:538:07Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:291.011:310.612:450.52:100.26:548:06Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:161.01:370.53:280.16:548:06Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:071.04:410.16:558:05Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat9:591.15:300.16:558:04Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:230.710:51 AM1.14:290.66:040.16:568:03Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:070.711:44 AM1.15:190.66:360.16:568:03New Moon9Mon
10Tue3:470.812:391.16:050.67:080.26:578:02New Moon10Tue
11Wed4:230.81:351.16:480.67:430.26:578:01New Moon11Wed
12Thu4:540.82:281.17:310.68:190.36:578:00New Moon12Thu
13Fri5:130.83:181.18:160.68:570.36:588:00Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:530.84:051.09:020.59:360.36:587:59Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:590.94:511.09:510.410:160.46:597:58Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:271.05:380.910:420.310:560.46:597:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:021.06:270.811:350.311:360.57:007:56First Quarter17Tue
18Wed6:401.07:250.712:320.27:007:55First Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:211.012:150.61:310.17:007:55First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:041.02:340.17:017:54First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:511.13:370.17:017:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:411.24:370.17:027:52Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:371.25:310.17:027:51Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:411.36:200.27:027:50Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:581.37:050.37:037:49Full Moon25Wed
26Thu4:210.92:171.36:370.77:480.47:037:48Full Moon26Thu
27Fri4:430.93:271.37:320.68:300.57:047:47Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:510.94:271.28:280.59:110.67:047:46Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:391.05:231.19:260.49:540.67:047:45Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:561.16:271.010:250.410:360.67:057:44Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:281.28:240.811:260.311:210.77:057:43Third Quarter31Tue
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 10:15 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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