24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

84°
H -°
L 82°
ENE
12mph
Low tide
10:24 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 00m at 10:24 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:24 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:111.16:40-0.15:427:21Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:201.17:25-0.15:427:21Full Moon2Thu
3Fri4:480.62:221.16:540.58:110.05:437:21Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:140.63:181.07:530.48:550.15:437:21Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:260.74:110.98:560.49:400.15:437:21Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:100.75:030.710:020.310:260.25:447:21Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:300.86:000.611:120.211:120.35:447:21Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:050.99:250.412:280.15:457:21Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:480.910:460.412:010.31:530.15:457:21Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:350.912:530.44:500.05:457:20Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:250.95:47-0.15:467:20Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:470.59:14 AM0.92:470.44:58-0.15:467:20Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:360.610:04 AM0.93:400.55:160.05:477:20Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue2:200.610:54 AM1.04:270.55:430.05:477:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed3:000.611:46 AM1.05:100.56:140.05:487:19New Moon15Wed
16Thu3:360.712:401.05:530.56:480.05:487:19New Moon16Thu
17Fri4:060.71:331.06:360.57:250.15:487:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat4:250.72:230.97:220.58:040.15:497:19Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:060.73:100.98:100.48:440.15:497:18Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:150.83:570.89:000.39:240.25:507:18Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:440.84:450.79:530.210:050.25:507:18Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:190.95:360.610:490.210:460.35:517:17First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:570.96:360.511:490.111:260.45:517:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:380.912:510.05:527:16First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:221.01:560.05:527:16Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:081.02:590.05:537:16Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:591.13:570.05:537:15Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:541.24:490.05:547:15Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:591.25:350.15:547:14Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:141.26:180.25:557:14Full Moon30Thu
31Fri3:340.71:291.25:520.67:010.25:557:13Full Moon31Fri
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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