24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

85°
H 86°
L 79°
SSW
5mph
High tide
5:09 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 8:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 36m at 5:09 pm (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jan 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:130.46:590.812:210.112:060.37:135:51First Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:350.91:26-0.17:135:52First Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:090.92:30-0.27:135:52Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:411.03:32-0.37:145:53Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:081.04:28-0.37:145:54Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:381.15:19-0.37:145:55Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:521.16:06-0.37:145:55Full Moon7Thu
8Fri6:52-0.27:145:56Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:161.04:530.57:36-0.27:030.47:145:57Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:241.05:140.58:19-0.18:070.37:145:57Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:230.85:220.69:020.09:130.27:155:58Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:160.75:110.69:440.010:220.17:155:59Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:070.55:290.710:250.111:330.07:156:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu6:030.36:030.711:070.17:156:00Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri9:450.26:430.712:46-0.211:49 AM0.27:156:01Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:270.71:59-0.27:146:02Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:150.73:11-0.37:146:03Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:030.74:08-0.47:146:03Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:540.74:45-0.47:146:04Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:460.75:14-0.37:146:05New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:430.75:44-0.37:146:06New Moon21Thu
22Fri6:16-0.37:146:06New Moon22Fri
23Sat12:430.74:130.46:51-0.26:280.37:136:07New Moon23Sat
24Sun1:400.74:240.47:28-0.27:170.27:136:08New Moon24Sun
25Mon2:330.74:020.58:07-0.28:080.17:136:08Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:220.64:110.58:47-0.19:010.07:136:09Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed4:100.54:360.69:27-0.19:56-0.17:126:10Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:000.45:070.610:050.010:53-0.27:126:11First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:560.35:410.610:420.111:53-0.47:116:11First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:160.77:116:12First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:540.712:56-0.47:116:13First Quarter31Sun
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 maximum.

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 (95% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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