24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

81°
H -°
L 81°
S
5mph
High tide
9:54 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 4:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 7h 19m at 9:54 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Oct 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:581.510:290.26:206:16Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:441.411:260.26:206:15Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:331.312:260.36:206:13Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:271.31:310.46:216:12Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri7:261.211:561.02:420.56:216:11Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:321.22:380.93:440.66:226:10Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:311.19:47 AM1.23:470.94:220.76:226:09Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon1:021.112:361.24:330.84:500.86:236:08Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:261.21:341.25:080.85:190.96:236:07New Moon9Tue
10Wed1:321.22:231.35:430.75:500.96:236:07New Moon10Wed
11Thu12:581.33:091.26:200.66:221.06:246:06New Moon11Thu
12Fri1:201.33:531.26:590.56:551.06:246:05New Moon12Fri
13Sat1:531.44:391.17:410.47:291.06:256:04Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun2:301.45:381.18:260.28:021.06:256:03Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon3:071.49:150.26:266:02Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue3:451.410:060.16:266:01Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:261.411:020.26:276:00First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:121.412:010.26:275:59First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:091.41:050.46:285:58First Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:191.42:090.56:285:57Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:411.33:080.76:295:57Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:211.111:37 AM1.33:060.93:570.86:295:56Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:421.21:011.44:100.84:390.96:305:55Full Moon23Tue
24Wed12:481.22:051.45:060.75:161.06:305:54Full Moon24Wed
25Thu3:031.35:570.55:531.16:315:53Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:191.43:571.36:450.46:301.16:315:53Full Moon26Fri
27Sat1:021.54:511.27:320.37:091.06:325:52Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:501.55:471.18:200.27:491.06:335:51Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:381.59:080.26:335:50Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:261.59:580.26:345:50Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:141.410:500.26:345:49Third 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 83% 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 (83% 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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