24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

79°
H 85°
L 80°
ESE
5mph
High tide
7:51 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 2:45 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 7:51 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:12 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Dec 1857

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:581.56:040.06:565:39Full Moon1Tue
2Wed10:571.46:52-0.16:575:39Full Moon2Wed
3Thu7:40-0.16:575:39Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:441.48:290.06:585:39Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:471.39:190.16:595:39Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:441.27:320.710:080.19:470.66:595:39Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:391.18:050.810:570.311:070.67:005:40Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:360.98:340.811:450.47:015:40Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:410.87:400.912:380.512:350.57:015:40Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu10:330.78:081.02:200.41:250.67:025:40Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:510.78:441.03:450.32:140.67:035:41Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:550.84:310.13:010.77:035:41Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:021.14:580.07:045:41Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:431.15:230.07:045:42New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:281.05:51-0.17:055:42New Moon15Tue
16Wed6:24-0.17:065:42New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:191.07:00-0.27:065:43New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:141.07:39-0.27:075:43Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:071.08:21-0.27:075:44Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:571.06:240.79:05-0.18:380.67:085:44Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:471.05:580.79:51-0.19:390.67:085:45Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:370.96:070.710:370.010:440.57:095:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:310.86:330.811:230.211:520.47:095:46First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:340.77:040.812:090.37:105:46First Quarter24Thu
25Fri10:110.57:360.91:010.212:540.47:105:47First Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:081.02:090.17:115:47Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:381.03:13-0.17:115:48Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:071.14:10-0.27:115:48Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:391.25:03-0.37:125:49Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:461.25:51-0.37:125:50Full Moon30Wed
31Thu6:38-0.37:125:50Full Moon31Thu
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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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