24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

83°
H -°
L 81°
ENE
2mph
High tide
5:37 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 12:02 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 5:37 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Sep 1795

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:211.03:091.27:230.68:040.66:096:46Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:271.14:011.18:160.58:450.66:096:45Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:531.14:551.09:120.49:280.76:096:44Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:261.26:050.910:100.310:100.76:106:43Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:041.28:550.811:110.210:560.76:106:42Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun5:471.312:150.26:116:41Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:361.31:220.36:116:40Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:321.32:300.36:116:39Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed8:331.23:330.46:126:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:510.99:39 AM1.23:050.84:230.46:126:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:301.010:58 AM1.24:060.85:050.56:126:36New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:051.01:121.24:590.75:430.66:136:35New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:371.02:061.25:470.76:210.66:136:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:011.12:481.26:330.66:580.76:136:33New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:571.13:171.27:180.67:360.76:146:32Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed2:461.23:371.18:040.58:150.76:146:31Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:141.24:091.08:500.48:550.76:156:30Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri3:501.24:471.09:380.39:350.76:156:29Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:301.25:320.910:280.310:160.86:156:28First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:121.211:200.26:166:27First Quarter20Sun
21Mon5:581.212:150.36:166:25First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:481.21:140.36:166:24First Quarter22Tue
23Wed7:431.22:140.46:176:23Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:411.23:120.46:176:22Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:571.09:45 AM1.23:011.04:030.56:186:21Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:281.110:58 AM1.33:550.94:480.66:186:20Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:551.112:311.34:440.95:300.76:186:19Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:121.11:561.45:330.86:100.86:196:18Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:591.22:581.46:210.76:500.96:196:17Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:041.33:551.37:110.57:300.96:196:16Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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