24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

85°
H 86°
L 82°
ESE
15mph
High tide
5:56 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:45 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 17h 11m at 5:56 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Aug 1831

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:210.99:550.612:160.25:557:13Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:031.012:120.51:230.15:567:12Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:491.02:300.15:567:11Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:381.13:320.15:577:11Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:301.14:270.15:577:10Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:271.25:150.15:587:09New Moon6Sat
7Sun2:400.811:31 AM1.24:440.65:590.25:587:09New Moon7Sun
8Mon3:170.812:401.25:370.66:410.25:597:08New Moon8Mon
9Tue3:510.81:431.16:290.57:230.35:597:07Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed4:190.82:371.17:220.58:060.35:597:07Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:330.83:231.08:160.48:490.36:007:06Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:160.94:080.99:120.49:340.46:007:05Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:370.94:520.810:100.310:180.46:017:04First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:121.05:400.711:090.211:050.46:017:04First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:531.09:370.612:110.26:027:03First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:381.01:140.26:027:02First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:281.02:170.16:027:01Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:201.03:150.16:037:00Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:131.04:010.26:036:59Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat1:290.810:07 AM1.03:300.74:400.26:046:59Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:080.811:03 AM1.14:150.75:170.26:046:58Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:420.912:011.14:570.75:550.36:056:57Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:120.91:001.15:410.76:340.36:056:56Full Moon23Tue
24Wed3:310.91:551.26:260.77:140.46:056:55Full Moon24Wed
25Thu3:260.92:461.27:140.67:560.46:066:54Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:281.03:361.18:040.58:380.56:066:53Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:531.04:241.08:570.49:210.56:076:52Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:261.15:160.99:520.310:040.66:076:51Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:021.16:190.810:510.210:480.66:076:50Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:421.211:530.26:086:49Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed6:281.212:580.26:086:48Third Quarter31Wed
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 60% 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 Third Quarter (60% 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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