24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

82°
H 85°
L 80°
SSW
8mph
Low tide
5:23 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 5h 39m at 5:23 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:23 am (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Sep 1852

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:111.03:081.17:420.58:120.66:096:46Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:141.03:481.08:300.48:510.66:096:45Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:441.14:291.09:180.49:310.66:106:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:201.15:150.910:080.310:110.66:106:43Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:001.18:410.711:000.210:510.76:106:42Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:421.111:550.26:116:41Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:281.112:540.26:116:40Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:171.11:550.26:116:39Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu8:101.22:560.36:126:38Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:061.23:520.36:126:37Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:071.34:400.46:136:36Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:081.011:17 AM1.34:210.95:240.56:136:35New Moon12Sun
13Mon2:361.012:361.45:120.86:060.66:136:34New Moon13Mon
14Tue2:561.11:541.46:020.76:460.76:146:33New Moon14Tue
15Wed2:591.13:001.36:540.67:260.86:146:32Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:561.24:001.27:470.58:050.86:146:31Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:171.35:031.18:420.48:450.86:156:30Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:491.36:391.09:390.39:260.86:156:29Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:271.410:380.26:156:27First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:101.411:390.26:166:26First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:591.312:430.36:166:25First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:551.31:500.36:176:24Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:571.32:560.46:176:23Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:171.09:08 AM1.22:320.93:520.56:176:22Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:551.011:48 AM1.23:410.84:360.66:186:21Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:291.112:571.24:360.85:130.76:186:20Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:001.11:511.35:220.85:480.76:186:19Full Moon27Mon
28Tue2:231.12:381.36:030.76:230.86:196:18Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:581.23:211.26:430.66:580.86:196:17Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:521.23:571.27:240.57:350.96:206:16Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 90% 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 Waxing Gibbous (90% 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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