24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

81°
H -°
L 74°
N
6mph
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 7h 02m 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 - Oct 1785

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:051.11:201.24:560.75:050.96:206:15New Moon1Sat
2Sun1:261.22:121.25:330.75:340.96:206:14New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:501.22:591.26:080.66:051.06:216:12New Moon3Mon
4Tue12:541.33:441.26:440.56:371.06:216:11New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:281.34:271.17:220.47:101.06:226:10Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:071.45:131.18:040.37:441.06:226:09Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:471.46:141.08:480.28:160.96:236:08Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:281.49:350.26:236:08Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:101.410:260.26:236:07First Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:541.411:200.26:246:06First Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:441.412:190.36:246:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:431.31:210.56:256:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:521.311:561.12:230.66:256:03Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:171.32:161.03:180.86:266:02Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:161.112:081.33:250.94:030.96:266:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun12:201.21:241.44:240.74:431.06:276:00Full Moon16Sun
17Mon2:261.45:170.65:201.16:275:59Full Moon17Mon
18Tue3:241.36:070.45:571.16:285:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:171.54:191.26:560.36:341.16:285:57Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:101.67:460.26:295:57Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:041.68:360.26:295:56Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:561.69:270.26:305:55Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:481.510:200.36:305:54Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:391.411:140.46:315:53Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:331.39:511.012:110.56:315:53Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:321.210:311.012:120.91:100.66:325:52Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:421.111:061.11:510.82:100.76:335:51Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:171.111:361.23:300.83:040.86:335:50Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:261.14:250.73:460.96:345:50Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:241.24:540.64:201.06:345:49Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon2:171.25:200.54:521.06:355:48New Moon31Mon
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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