24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

87°
H -°
L 82°
ENE
15mph
High tide
8:19 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Next low tide : 10:24 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 08m at 8:19 pm (0.8 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 - Oct 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:501.46:071.08:560.38:440.86:206:15Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:341.47:100.99:460.39:310.86:206:14Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:201.48:190.910:370.310:230.86:216:13Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:071.39:230.911:300.311:240.86:216:12Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:581.210:180.912:260.46:216:11Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:541.211:031.012:350.91:260.56:226:10Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed7:561.111:411.11:540.92:250.66:226:09Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:051.13:040.83:160.76:236:08Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:141.112:131.13:520.83:580.86:236:07Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:381.11:131.24:300.74:340.96:236:06Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:041.25:070.75:090.96:246:05New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:071.32:531.25:460.65:451.06:246:05New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:421.33:401.26:270.56:211.06:256:04New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:221.44:281.27:100.46:591.06:256:03Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:041.45:201.17:570.37:371.06:266:02Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri2:471.58:460.26:266:01Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:311.59:370.26:276:00Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:181.510:310.36:275:59First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:081.411:270.46:285:58First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:051.410:171.012:250.56:285:57First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:111.310:541.112:180.91:240.66:295:56Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:411.211:271.11:390.92:210.86:295:56Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:451.211:541.22:540.83:130.96:305:55Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:521.33:580.74:000.96:305:54Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:491.34:500.64:421.06:315:53Full Moon25Sun
26Mon2:421.25:360.55:231.06:315:53Full Moon26Mon
27Tue3:321.26:190.46:041.06:325:52Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:351.54:201.17:020.36:461.06:335:51Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:251.55:071.17:450.37:290.96:335:50Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:151.45:541.08:290.38:140.96:345:50Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:031.46:441.09:140.39:030.96:345:49Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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