24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

84°
H 86°
L 82°
ESE
15mph
High tide
5:08 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 : 11:45 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 5:08 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 - Apr 1832

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:290.61:550.56:250.16:45-0.16:196:44New Moon1Sun
2Mon3:170.62:170.67:040.27:32-0.26:186:45New Moon2Mon
3Tue4:050.52:490.77:440.28:21-0.36:176:45Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed4:560.53:240.78:240.29:13-0.46:166:45Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:080.44:010.89:040.210:06-0.46:156:46Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:450.34:410.89:460.211:02-0.46:146:46First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:260.86:136:47First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:170.712:01-0.46:126:47First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:160.71:02-0.36:116:48First Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:510.48:260.62:05-0.21:590.36:106:48Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:280.43:06-0.13:120.26:096:48Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:020.53:580.04:160.26:086:49Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:580.61:330.64:440.15:100.16:076:49Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:570.61:560.65:240.25:580.06:066:50Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:490.61:510.76:040.26:43-0.16:056:50Full Moon15Sun
16Mon3:380.61:470.76:430.37:27-0.26:056:51Full Moon16Mon
17Tue4:240.52:180.87:220.38:12-0.36:046:51Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:100.52:560.88:020.38:57-0.46:036:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:000.43:360.88:430.29:43-0.46:026:52Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:030.34:180.79:250.210:30-0.46:016:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:020.711:20-0.46:006:53Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun5:500.65:596:53Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:430.612:12-0.35:586:54Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:130.47:410.51:07-0.21:140.35:586:54Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed11:500.58:480.52:04-0.12:240.35:576:55Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:210.52:590.03:240.35:566:55Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:440.53:470.14:130.25:556:56Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:020.612:250.64:310.24:580.15:546:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun2:000.612:140.75:110.35:430.05:546:57New Moon29Sun
30Mon2:530.712:450.85:490.46:28-0.15:536:57New Moon30Mon
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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