24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

85°
H 86°
L 80°
ENE
5mph
Low tide
12:44 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 12:44 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:58 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:11 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jun 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:530.53:100.98:080.49:10-0.25:387:13Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:080.53:560.98:590.49:55-0.25:387:13Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:460.64:440.89:550.410:41-0.15:387:13Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:130.65:360.710:560.411:290.05:387:14First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:480.66:340.612:020.35:387:14First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:260.77:470.512:170.21:100.25:387:15First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:050.81:060.32:170.15:387:15Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:420.83:190.05:387:16Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:190.94:15-0.15:387:16Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:561.05:05-0.25:387:16Full Moon10Tue
11Wed10:421.15:53-0.25:387:17Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:481.16:40-0.25:387:17Full Moon12Thu
13Fri12:581.17:26-0.25:387:17Full Moon13Fri
14Sat2:021.18:13-0.15:387:18Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:360.62:591.07:390.58:59-0.15:387:18Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:060.63:520.98:410.49:450.05:387:18Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:270.64:440.89:480.310:320.15:387:19Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:510.65:380.611:020.311:190.25:397:19Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:140.78:430.512:240.25:397:19Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:520.810:260.412:080.22:100.15:397:19Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:350.811:390.512:590.34:210.05:397:20Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:210.81:520.45:14-0.15:397:20Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:390.59:07 AM0.92:440.45:15-0.15:407:20Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue9:530.95:15-0.15:407:20Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:390.95:38-0.15:407:20New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:280.96:09-0.15:407:20New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:201.06:43-0.15:417:21New Moon27Fri
28Sat1:121.07:21-0.15:417:21New Moon28Sat
29Sun4:480.62:041.07:010.58:01-0.15:417:21Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:060.62:541.07:500.58:430.05:427:21Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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