24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

81°
H 85°
L 80°
ESE
14mph
Low tide
10:47 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 59m at 10:47 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:08 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Apr 1834

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:100.612:02-0.46:206:44Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:050.61:02-0.46:196:44Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:480.38:080.52:06-0.31:480.26:186:45Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:270.33:10-0.23:110.26:176:45Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:030.44:02-0.14:170.26:166:46Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:250.51:340.54:430.05:020.26:156:46Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:230.51:590.55:170.15:390.16:146:47New Moon7Mon
8Tue2:130.62:020.55:500.26:150.06:136:47New Moon8Tue
9Wed2:580.61:290.66:230.26:52-0.16:126:47New Moon9Wed
10Thu3:390.51:550.76:580.27:32-0.26:116:48New Moon10Thu
11Fri4:160.52:300.77:340.28:14-0.36:106:48Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:490.43:070.78:100.28:59-0.46:096:49Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:260.43:440.78:470.39:47-0.56:086:49Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:210.34:230.79:220.310:37-0.56:076:50Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:020.711:32-0.56:066:50First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:460.76:056:50First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:390.712:30-0.46:046:51First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:440.71:32-0.36:036:51First Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:210.52:34-0.12:270.46:026:52Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:480.53:310.03:350.36:016:52Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:110.64:190.24:350.26:016:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:270.71:220.65:020.35:290.06:006:53Full Moon22Tue
23Wed2:300.71:010.75:410.46:20-0.15:596:54Full Moon23Wed
24Thu3:270.71:180.86:190.47:11-0.25:586:54Full Moon24Thu
25Fri4:210.61:550.96:580.48:01-0.35:576:54Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:160.52:360.97:370.48:51-0.45:566:55Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:140.43:200.98:190.39:42-0.45:566:55Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:060.910:35-0.45:556:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:530.811:28-0.35:546:56Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:440.75:536:57Third Quarter30Wed
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 71% 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 Waning Gibbous (71% 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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