24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

84°
H -°
L 81°
ENE
11mph
High tide
4:43 am

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 : 10:57 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 4:43 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 - Aug 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:260.91:570.15:567:12First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:160.92:540.15:567:12Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:071.03:460.15:577:11Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:001.04:320.15:577:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat10:561.15:140.15:587:10Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:571.15:560.25:587:09Full Moon6Sun
7Mon3:180.81:021.15:360.66:380.25:597:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue3:410.82:031.16:260.67:200.35:597:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed3:490.82:581.17:190.58:030.45:597:07Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:440.93:501.08:130.48:460.46:007:06Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:041.04:410.99:100.39:290.46:007:05Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:351.05:350.710:100.210:140.56:017:05Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:131.18:350.611:120.211:000.56:017:04Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:561.112:180.26:027:03Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:451.11:260.26:027:02Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:391.15:530.26:027:01Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:371.16:470.26:037:00Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:480.79:38 AM1.13:020.64:260.36:037:00Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:300.810:43 AM1.14:010.65:060.36:046:59New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:080.812:011.14:530.65:420.46:046:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon2:420.91:181.15:400.66:190.46:056:57New Moon21Mon
22Tue3:110.91:541.06:260.56:560.46:056:56New Moon22Tue
23Wed3:260.92:301.07:100.57:340.56:056:55Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:011.03:081.07:560.48:130.56:066:54Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:221.03:470.98:430.38:530.56:066:53Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:561.14:290.89:310.39:320.56:076:52Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:351.15:140.810:210.210:130.56:076:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:161.111:140.26:076:50First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:011.112:090.26:086:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:501.11:080.26:086:48First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:431.12:090.26:086:47Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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