24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

84°
H 88°
L 81°
ENE
9mph
Low tide
10:57 am

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 5h 28m at 10:57 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:420.43:470.68:400.09:24-0.36:506:31Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:450.34:230.79:240.010:22-0.46:496:31Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:230.15:040.710:090.011:21-0.46:486:32First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:520.15:490.610:580.06:476:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:390.612:22-0.46:476:32First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:330.51:26-0.46:466:33Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:560.28:330.52:31-0.32:120.16:456:33Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:400.23:32-0.23:210.16:446:34Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:190.34:20-0.24:200.16:436:34Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:400.41:550.44:59-0.15:080.06:426:35Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:340.42:250.45:34-0.15:500.06:416:35Full Moon11Sat
12Sun2:190.42:440.46:080.06:30-0.16:406:36Full Moon12Sun
13Mon2:560.42:220.46:440.07:11-0.26:396:36Full Moon13Mon
14Tue3:150.42:350.57:200.07:53-0.26:386:37Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed3:280.43:070.67:580.08:37-0.36:376:37Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:000.33:430.68:360.09:23-0.46:366:38Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:380.34:220.69:150.010:11-0.56:356:38Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:210.25:020.69:530.011:02-0.56:346:38Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:450.611:56-0.56:336:39Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:320.66:326:39Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:250.612:54-0.46:316:40Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:260.61:54-0.36:296:40Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:410.32:54-0.22:430.26:286:41Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:120.43:48-0.13:460.26:276:41Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:380.44:370.04:430.16:266:41New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:310.61:550.55:210.15:360.06:256:42New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:320.61:440.56:020.26:28-0.16:246:42New Moon27Mon
28Tue3:260.61:560.66:430.27:20-0.26:236:43New Moon28Tue
29Wed4:190.52:290.77:250.28:12-0.36:226:43Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:120.43:080.88:080.29:04-0.46:216:43Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:090.33:500.88:530.19:58-0.46:206:44Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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