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 52m 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 - Apr 1785

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:120.711:48-0.56:196:44Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:590.76:186:45Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:570.712:48-0.46:176:45Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:080.71:51-0.36:166:46Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:300.42:53-0.12:320.36:156:46Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:510.43:460.13:440.26:146:46Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:310.71:060.54:300.24:450.16:136:47Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:430.712:380.65:100.35:40-0.16:126:47New Moon8Fri
9Sat2:440.712:310.75:470.46:31-0.26:116:48New Moon9Sat
10Sun3:400.61:070.86:240.47:22-0.36:106:48New Moon10Sun
11Mon4:340.51:510.97:020.38:12-0.46:096:49Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:290.42:370.97:410.39:02-0.46:086:49Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:240.99:53-0.46:076:49Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:110.810:45-0.46:066:50First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:590.811:39-0.36:056:50First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:510.76:046:51First Quarter16Sat
17Sun10:250.36:490.612:35-0.212:300.26:036:51First Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:050.47:550.51:36-0.12:050.26:026:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:400.511:340.52:370.13:410.26:016:52Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:100.53:290.24:350.16:016:52Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:420.512:300.64:070.35:040.16:006:53Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:390.611:36 AM0.64:400.45:320.05:596:53Full Moon22Fri
23Sat2:300.611:57 AM0.75:110.46:04-0.15:586:54Full Moon23Sat
24Sun3:180.612:320.75:430.46:40-0.25:576:54Full Moon24Sun
25Mon4:040.51:120.86:160.47:19-0.35:566:55Full Moon25Mon
26Tue1:540.88:02-0.45:566:55Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed2:370.98:48-0.55:556:56Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:190.99:36-0.55:546:56Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:030.910:28-0.45:536:57Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:490.911:22-0.35:526:57Third Quarter30Sat
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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