24.7117’ N, 81.1050’ W

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL

78°
H -°
L 77°
SSW
1mph
Low tide
8:12 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL.
Observed: 2.0 ft at 3:12 AM, 0.8 ft above predicted
Next low tide : in 4h 54m at 8:12 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:36 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 5:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8723970
Common Questions About Tides

Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL Tides - Jul 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:331.05:39-0.26:388:17Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:181.06:11-0.26:388:17Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:071.06:45-0.26:398:17Full Moon3Thu
4Fri12:581.07:22-0.26:398:17Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:491.08:01-0.26:398:17Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:381.08:42-0.16:408:17Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:480.63:260.98:180.59:25-0.16:408:17Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:110.64:130.99:120.510:090.06:418:17Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:310.75:030.810:110.410:540.16:418:17Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:030.75:580.711:140.311:390.26:418:17Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:390.87:040.612:190.26:428:17Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:170.812:250.41:250.16:428:16Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:540.92:300.06:438:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon8:311.03:31-0.16:438:16Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:061.14:26-0.26:448:16Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:411.15:17-0.26:448:16New Moon16Wed
17Thu10:291.26:05-0.26:458:15New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:521.26:52-0.16:458:15New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:101.27:380.06:458:15New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:171.28:230.16:468:14Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:300.63:151.17:580.59:080.26:468:14Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:470.74:091.09:020.49:520.26:478:14Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:330.75:020.810:110.310:360.36:478:13First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:420.86:000.611:240.311:210.46:488:13First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:150.99:420.512:410.26:488:12First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:560.912:080.42:010.16:498:12First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:411.03:170.06:498:11Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon8:301.04:140.06:508:11Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:191.04:49-0.16:508:10Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:081.05:180.06:518:10Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:581.05:480.06:518:09Full Moon31Thu
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (11% illuminated). This places Vaca Key, Florida Bay, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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