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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 2:42 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 7:42 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:340.511:54 AM0.73:390.35:420.16:358:10Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:400.610:58 AM0.84:250.46:050.06:358:10Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun2:370.611:30 AM0.85:030.56:27-0.16:348:11Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:290.612:080.95:380.56:54-0.26:348:11Full Moon4Mon
5Tue12:490.97:26-0.26:348:11Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:340.98:01-0.36:348:12Full Moon6Wed
7Thu2:220.98:41-0.36:348:12Full Moon7Thu
8Fri3:090.99:24-0.36:348:13Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:550.910:09-0.36:348:13Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:420.910:56-0.36:348:13Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:290.911:46-0.26:348:14Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:060.56:210.811:270.56:358:14Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:120.67:210.712:360.012:390.46:358:14Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:390.68:360.61:270.11:540.36:358:15Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:100.72:180.33:060.26:358:15Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:270.69:42 AM0.83:070.44:130.16:358:15Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun1:440.610:13 AM0.93:530.55:12-0.16:358:15Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:461.06:04-0.26:358:16Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:231.16:52-0.26:368:16New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:191.27:39-0.36:368:16New Moon20Wed
21Thu1:301.28:25-0.26:368:16New Moon21Thu
22Fri2:361.19:11-0.26:368:17Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat3:351.19:58-0.16:378:17Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:210.54:281.09:270.410:45-0.16:378:17Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:540.55:200.910:330.411:310.06:378:17First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:220.66:120.711:450.46:378:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:370.67:090.612:190.11:040.36:388:17First Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:020.711:040.51:070.22:330.26:388:17First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:400.81:560.34:060.16:388:17Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:270.59:22 AM0.82:470.45:050.06:398:17Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 (32% 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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