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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:42 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 15h 10m at 7:42 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Feb 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:260.73:43-0.57:066:09Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:150.74:35-0.57:056:10Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:220.85:23-0.57:056:11New Moon3Thu
4Fri6:09-0.47:046:11New Moon4Fri
5Sat12:390.86:54-0.47:046:12New Moon5Sat
6Sun1:490.84:390.37:38-0.37:150.27:036:13Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon2:500.74:430.48:22-0.28:140.07:026:13Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue3:460.74:320.49:04-0.19:15-0.17:026:14Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:400.54:490.59:46-0.110:19-0.27:016:15Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:370.35:190.610:280.011:24-0.37:016:15First Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:270.25:560.611:100.07:006:16First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:390.612:32-0.46:596:17First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:280.61:41-0.46:596:17Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:200.62:51-0.46:586:18Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:140.63:56-0.46:576:18Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:130.57:33-0.46:566:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:320.35:21-0.44:460.26:566:20Full Moon17Thu
18Fri3:070.35:55-0.35:350.16:556:20Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:230.53:370.36:30-0.26:220.16:546:21Full Moon19Sat
20Sun1:250.53:580.37:06-0.27:080.16:536:21Full Moon20Sun
21Mon2:160.53:500.47:42-0.27:550.06:536:22Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue3:010.53:420.48:20-0.18:43-0.16:526:23Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed3:450.44:060.58:58-0.19:31-0.26:516:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:290.34:390.59:36-0.110:21-0.46:506:24Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:150.25:150.510:120.011:14-0.46:496:24Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:080.15:530.510:460.06:486:25Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:340.512:09-0.56:486:25Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:170.51:07-0.56:476:26Third Quarter28Mon
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 11:12 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 44% 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 (44% 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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