Florida · NOAA Station 8723970 · 24.711°, -81.106°
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High and low tide times and heights (ft, MLLW) for the week ahead.
| High | 6:48 AM | 0.9 ft |
| Low | 1:18 PM | 0.1 ft |
| High | 10:12 PM | 0.5 ft |
| Low | 12:30 AM | 0.4 ft |
| High | 7:24 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Low | 2:30 PM | 0.0 ft |
| High | 8:12 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Low | 3:48 PM | 0.0 ft |
| High | 9:00 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Low | 5:00 PM | -0.1 ft |
| High | 9:48 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Low | 5:36 PM | -0.1 ft |
| High | 10:36 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Low | 6:06 PM | -0.1 ft |
| High | 11:30 AM | 1.0 ft |
| Low | 6:30 PM | 0.0 ft |
Every high and low tide for the next month at VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY, with heights in feet (MLLW), the daily tidal range, and sunrise & sunset.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Tides (time · ft, MLLW) | Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 21Today | 6:47 AM | 8:14 PM | High6:48 AM0.9 ft | Low1:18 PM0.1 ft | High10:12 PM0.5 ft | — | 0.8 ft |
| Wed, Jul 22 | 6:48 AM | 8:14 PM | Low12:30 AM0.4 ft | High7:24 AM1.0 ft | Low2:30 PM0.0 ft | — | 1.0 ft |
| Thu, Jul 23 | 6:48 AM | 8:13 PM | High8:12 AM1.0 ft | Low3:48 PM0.0 ft | — | — | 1.0 ft |
| Fri, Jul 24 | 6:49 AM | 8:13 PM | High9:00 AM1.0 ft | Low5:00 PM-0.1 ft | — | — | 1.1 ft |
| Sat, Jul 25 | 6:49 AM | 8:12 PM | High9:48 AM1.0 ft | Low5:36 PM-0.1 ft | — | — | 1.1 ft |
| Sun, Jul 26 | 6:50 AM | 8:12 PM | High10:36 AM1.0 ft | Low6:06 PM-0.1 ft | — | — | 1.1 ft |
| Mon, Jul 27 | 6:50 AM | 8:12 PM | High11:30 AM1.0 ft | Low6:30 PM0.0 ft | — | — | 1.0 ft |
| Tue, Jul 28 | 6:50 AM | 8:11 PM | High12:24 PM1.0 ft | Low7:00 PM0.0 ft | — | — | 1.0 ft |
| Wed, Jul 29 | 6:51 AM | 8:11 PM | High1:18 PM1.0 ft | Low7:36 PM0.1 ft | — | — | 0.9 ft |
| Thu, Jul 30 | 6:51 AM | 8:10 PM | High5:00 AM0.7 ft | Low7:06 AM0.6 ft | High2:18 PM1.1 ft | Low8:12 PM0.1 ft | 1.0 ft |
| Fri, Jul 31 | 6:52 AM | 8:09 PM | High5:18 AM0.7 ft | Low7:54 AM0.6 ft | High3:12 PM1.1 ft | Low8:48 PM0.2 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Sat, Aug 1 | 6:52 AM | 8:09 PM | High5:06 AM0.8 ft | Low8:42 AM0.5 ft | High4:00 PM1.0 ft | Low9:30 PM0.3 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | 6:53 AM | 8:08 PM | High5:00 AM0.8 ft | Low9:36 AM0.4 ft | High4:48 PM1.0 ft | Low10:12 PM0.3 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | 6:53 AM | 8:08 PM | High5:24 AM0.9 ft | Low10:30 AM0.3 ft | High5:42 PM0.9 ft | Low10:48 PM0.4 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | 6:54 AM | 8:07 PM | High5:48 AM1.0 ft | Low11:24 AM0.2 ft | High6:36 PM0.7 ft | Low11:24 PM0.5 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | 6:54 AM | 8:06 PM | High6:24 AM1.0 ft | Low12:30 PM0.1 ft | — | — | 0.9 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | 6:55 AM | 8:06 PM | High7:00 AM1.1 ft | Low1:30 PM0.0 ft | — | — | 1.1 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | 6:55 AM | 8:05 PM | High7:42 AM1.1 ft | Low2:42 PM0.0 ft | — | — | 1.1 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 6:56 AM | 8:04 PM | High8:24 AM1.2 ft | Low3:48 PM0.0 ft | — | — | 1.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 6:56 AM | 8:03 PM | High9:18 AM1.2 ft | Low8:30 PM0.0 ft | — | — | 1.2 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 6:56 AM | 8:03 PM | High10:18 AM1.3 ft | Low9:36 PM0.1 ft | — | — | 1.2 ft |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 6:57 AM | 8:02 PM | High11:30 AM1.3 ft | Low10:30 PM0.2 ft | — | — | 1.1 ft |
| Wed, Aug 12 | 6:57 AM | 8:01 PM | High12:48 PM1.3 ft | Low7:18 PM0.3 ft | — | — | 1.0 ft |
| Thu, Aug 13 | 6:58 AM | 8:00 PM | High4:24 AM0.8 ft | Low6:42 AM0.6 ft | High2:18 PM1.2 ft | Low7:54 PM0.4 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Fri, Aug 14 | 6:58 AM | 8:00 PM | High4:42 AM0.8 ft | Low7:42 AM0.6 ft | High3:24 PM1.2 ft | Low8:30 PM0.5 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 6:59 AM | 7:59 PM | High4:54 AM0.9 ft | Low8:36 AM0.5 ft | High4:24 PM1.1 ft | Low9:12 PM0.5 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 6:59 AM | 7:58 PM | High4:42 AM1.0 ft | Low9:36 AM0.4 ft | High5:12 PM1.0 ft | Low9:48 PM0.5 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Mon, Aug 17 | 6:59 AM | 7:57 PM | High4:54 AM1.1 ft | Low10:36 AM0.3 ft | High5:54 PM0.8 ft | Low10:30 PM0.5 ft | 0.8 ft |
| Tue, Aug 18 | 7:00 AM | 7:56 PM | High5:24 AM1.1 ft | Low11:30 AM0.2 ft | Low11:06 PM0.6 ft | — | 0.9 ft |
| Wed, Aug 19 | 7:00 AM | 7:55 PM | High6:00 AM1.1 ft | Low12:30 PM0.1 ft | — | — | 1.0 ft |
Tide predictions for VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY come from NOAA station 8723970 (Florida), computed from long-term harmonic analysis of observed water levels. Heights are shown in feet relative to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water) — the same datum used on US nautical charts — so they line up directly with charted depths.
VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY typically sees a mixed semidiurnal tide, with two highs and two lows of differing heights each day. Use the curve above to time a harbor entrance, a beach walk, fishing a moving tide, or clearing a shallow bar — and remember that wind and pressure can push the real water level above or below prediction. The daily tidal range in the 30-day table shows how much water moves each day: bigger ranges around the new and full moon mean stronger currents.
The current water temperature near VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY is about 92°F, measured right at NOAA station 8723970. Water temperature shapes where fish hold and feed, and tells you what to wear in the water — check it alongside the tide before you head out.
Today (Tuesday, July 21), high tide at VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY is at 6:48 AM (0.9 ft), 10:12 PM (0.5 ft). Heights are referenced to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water).
Today, low tide at VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY is at 1:18 PM (0.1 ft).
All heights are given in feet relative to MLLW (Mean Lower Low Water), the standard NOAA chart datum for US tidal waters. A tide of 0.0 ft equals the chart datum; negative tides fall below it.
These are NOAA harmonic predictions — highly accurate for the astronomical tide. Real water levels can still differ with wind, barometric pressure, and storms, so always check current conditions before getting underway.
The latest sea-surface temperature near VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY is about 92°F, measured at NOAA station 8723970. Water temperature drives fish behavior and tells you what to wear in the water, so it's worth checking alongside the tide.