24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

78°
H -°
L 74°
NNE
3mph
High tide
12:53 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:11 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 17m at 12:53 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Mar 1785

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:510.24:290.69:210.010:29-0.56:506:31Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:400.15:060.69:480.011:22-0.66:496:31Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:450.66:486:32Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:280.612:19-0.66:476:32Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:170.61:20-0.56:466:33Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:170.62:25-0.56:456:33Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:280.73:28-0.46:446:34Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:570.74:24-0.36:436:34Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:160.35:09-0.14:450.26:426:35New Moon9Wed
10Thu1:010.72:320.45:490.05:430.06:416:35New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:200.72:310.46:270.16:39-0.16:406:36New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:220.62:190.67:040.27:34-0.36:396:36Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:190.52:420.77:410.28:29-0.46:386:36Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:190.43:160.78:190.19:25-0.56:376:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:270.23:560.88:580.110:21-0.56:366:37Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:390.811:18-0.56:356:38First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:250.76:346:38First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:160.612:17-0.56:336:39First Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:120.51:21-0.46:326:39First Quarter19Sat
20Sun8:150.54:56-0.36:316:39Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:340.35:53-0.23:180.26:306:40Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:070.44:29-0.14:220.16:296:40Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:350.51:360.44:560.05:080.16:286:41Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:330.51:570.55:240.15:460.06:276:41Full Moon24Thu
25Fri2:220.51:520.55:530.26:23-0.16:266:42Full Moon25Fri
26Sat3:070.51:360.66:250.27:02-0.26:256:42Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:470.52:030.66:580.27:42-0.36:246:42Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:230.42:370.67:320.28:25-0.46:236:43Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:580.33:140.78:060.29:11-0.56:226:43Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:550.23:510.78:380.210:00-0.66:216:44Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:300.710:52-0.66:206:44Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% 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 Waxing Gibbous (78% 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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