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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 8:30 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 49m at 9:18 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - May 2100

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:040.712:47-0.26:487:54Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun11:210.48:090.61:44-0.11:490.36:487:54Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon11:560.511:400.52:420.13:470.36:477:55Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:280.63:390.25:400.26:467:55Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:000.612:530.64:280.36:130.16:467:56Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:020.611:37 AM0.75:080.46:270.06:457:56Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:570.612:020.85:430.46:48-0.16:447:57New Moon7Fri
8Sat3:470.612:390.86:150.57:17-0.26:447:57New Moon8Sat
9Sun4:350.61:200.86:480.57:50-0.36:437:58New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:050.98:27-0.36:437:58New Moon10Mon
11Tue2:500.99:08-0.46:427:59Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:350.99:52-0.46:417:59Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:190.910:39-0.46:418:00Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:040.911:28-0.36:408:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:510.96:408:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:450.812:20-0.26:398:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon10:580.57:490.71:14-0.11:150.46:398:02First Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:180.59:080.62:080.12:330.36:398:02First Quarter18Tue
19Wed10:160.63:000.33:450.26:388:03Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:550.610:30 AM0.73:490.44:490.06:388:03Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:110.710:53 AM0.94:320.55:44-0.16:378:04Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:191.06:34-0.26:378:04Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:581.17:22-0.36:378:05Full Moon23Sun
24Mon1:041.18:09-0.46:368:05Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:111.18:57-0.36:368:06Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:121.19:45-0.36:368:06Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:071.010:33-0.26:368:07Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:590.911:22-0.16:358:07Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:520.55:510.810:560.46:358:08Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:300.56:470.712:120.012:170.46:358:08Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:040.67:520.51:020.11:530.36:358:09Third Quarter31Mon
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 2:54 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 13% 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 maximum.

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 (13% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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