24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

87°
H 88°
L 81°
ENE
9mph
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 7h 34m 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 - May 1864

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:020.511:140.61:460.12:170.25:526:58Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:310.62:400.23:260.15:516:58Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:290.610:19 AM0.73:300.34:250.05:516:59Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:300.610:49 AM0.84:160.45:15-0.15:506:59New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:240.611:31 AM0.95:000.46:01-0.15:497:00New Moon5Thu
6Fri3:140.612:190.95:420.46:45-0.25:497:00New Moon6Fri
7Sat4:020.61:100.96:250.47:28-0.35:487:01New Moon7Sat
8Sun4:480.51:590.97:090.48:13-0.35:477:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:320.52:470.97:560.38:58-0.35:477:02Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:180.43:340.98:450.39:44-0.35:467:02Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:050.44:200.89:390.310:31-0.25:467:03Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:550.45:090.710:380.311:19-0.15:457:03First Quarter12Thu
13Fri8:450.46:010.611:450.35:447:04First Quarter13Fri
14Sat9:310.56:580.512:090.012:590.35:447:04First Quarter14Sat
15Sun10:070.510:460.41:010.12:160.25:437:05First Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:480.61:530.23:180.15:437:05Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:040.59:31 AM0.72:430.34:000.15:437:06Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:040.510:13 AM0.73:280.44:370.05:427:06Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:560.610:54 AM0.84:090.55:14-0.15:427:07Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:450.611:37 AM0.94:480.55:54-0.25:417:07Full Moon20Fri
21Sat12:240.96:36-0.25:417:08Full Moon21Sat
22Sun1:141.07:20-0.35:417:08Full Moon22Sun
23Mon2:041.08:06-0.35:407:09Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:531.08:54-0.35:407:09Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:230.53:421.08:260.59:43-0.25:407:10Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:020.54:310.99:240.410:33-0.15:397:10Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:380.55:240.810:290.411:240.05:397:11Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:570.56:240.611:400.35:397:11Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:230.69:430.512:150.112:560.35:397:11Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon8:010.711:200.51:070.22:130.25:397:12Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue8:420.82:000.33:240.15:387:12Waning Crescent31Tue
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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