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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 3:48 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 58m at 8:24 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
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Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Apr 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:190.62:270.57:020.27:230.07:157:40New Moon1Tue
2Wed4:070.62:400.67:360.38:07-0.27:147:41New Moon2Wed
3Thu4:550.53:100.78:110.38:52-0.37:137:41New Moon3Thu
4Fri5:460.53:430.78:460.39:41-0.57:127:42Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:510.44:180.89:200.310:31-0.57:117:42Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:550.811:25-0.67:107:43Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:350.87:097:43First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:210.812:22-0.57:087:43First Quarter8Tue
9Wed7:170.81:23-0.47:077:44First Quarter9Wed
10Thu8:250.72:28-0.37:067:44Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:470.73:33-0.17:057:45Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:400.54:310.04:260.37:047:45Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:030.62:050.55:180.25:320.27:037:46Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:190.72:230.65:570.36:270.07:027:46Full Moon14Mon
15Tue3:190.72:160.76:330.37:17-0.17:017:47Full Moon15Tue
16Wed4:130.62:070.87:090.48:04-0.27:007:47Full Moon16Wed
17Thu5:050.62:380.87:460.48:49-0.36:597:47Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:570.53:170.98:240.39:35-0.46:587:48Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:510.43:590.99:020.310:21-0.56:577:48Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:420.811:09-0.56:577:49Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:260.811:58-0.46:567:49Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:130.76:557:50Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:050.612:50-0.36:547:50Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu8:030.61:45-0.26:537:51Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:330.42:43-0.12:570.46:527:51Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:010.53:390.14:140.36:527:52Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:220.54:290.25:050.26:517:52Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:420.61:090.65:100.35:450.16:507:53Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue2:420.612:290.75:460.46:250.06:497:53New Moon29Tue
30Wed3:360.712:580.76:200.57:06-0.16:497:54New Moon30Wed
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 12:06 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 22% 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 Waning Crescent (22% 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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