24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

77°
H 81°
L 73°
NNE
10mph
Low tide
4:33 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 4:33 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:01 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 1783

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:361.49:570.16:206:15Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:171.510:550.26:206:14First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:041.511:560.26:216:13First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:001.41:010.36:216:12First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:071.42:080.56:216:11Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:261.33:110.66:226:10Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:251.111:18 AM1.32:510.94:000.86:226:09Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:501.112:441.44:020.84:400.96:236:08Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:121.21:461.45:000.75:171.06:236:07Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:161.32:421.35:500.65:521.06:246:06Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:321.43:351.36:350.56:291.06:246:05Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:021.44:261.27:200.47:061.06:256:04Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:431.55:181.18:040.37:441.06:256:03Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:271.56:161.08:490.28:230.96:266:02Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:121.49:360.26:266:01Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:571.410:240.26:266:01Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:451.311:150.36:276:00Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:351.312:100.46:275:59Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:301.211:071.01:080.56:285:58Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:311.211:381.11:181.02:080.66:295:57Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:401.22:360.93:020.76:295:56Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:041.110:09 AM1.23:330.93:460.86:305:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:171.212:571.24:170.84:230.96:305:55Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:581.34:580.74:581.06:315:54New Moon24Fri
25Sat2:541.35:390.55:321.16:315:53New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:091.43:491.26:220.46:051.16:325:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:441.47:080.26:325:52New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:251.57:560.16:335:51Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:131.58:460.16:335:50Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:041.59:390.16:345:49Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:551.510:350.26:355:49First Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8723970)

Common Questions About Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides

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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 86% 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 Waxing Gibbous (86% 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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