Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low12:40 AM0.6 ft
- High7:03 AM2.2 ft
- Low1:41 PM0.5 ft
- High7:39 PM1.8 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low1:40 AM0.5 ft
- High7:58 AM2.1 ft
- Low2:16 PM0.5 ft
- High8:11 PM2.0 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 12:40 AM | 0.6 ft |
| High | 7:03 AM | 2.2 ft |
| Low | 1:41 PM | 0.5 ft |
| High | 7:39 PM | 1.8 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 7:03 AM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today.
- Surfing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Mid tide from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 10:00 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 8:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 8:11 PM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shellingNo daylight low today
No daylight low today.
- Surfing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Mid tide from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 11:00 AM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayWed 7 | L12:40a0.6 | H7:03a2.2 | L1:41p0.5 | H7:39p1.8 | 1.7 |
| ThuOct 8 | L1:40a0.5 | H7:58a2.1 | L2:16p0.5 | H8:11p2.0 | 1.7 |
| FriOct 9 | L2:31a0.4 | H8:47a2.1 | L2:49p0.6 | H8:42p2.1 | 1.8 |
| SatOct 10 | L3:17a0.3 | H9:31a2.0 | L3:21p0.6 | H9:12p2.2 | 1.9 spring tide |
| SunOct 11 | L4:00a0.2 | H10:12a1.9 | L3:52p0.6 | H9:43p2.3 | 2.0 spring tide |
| MonOct 12 | L4:42a0.2 | H10:51a1.7 | L4:22p0.6 | H10:14p2.2 | 2.1 spring tide |
| TueOct 13 | L5:23a0.2 | H11:30a1.6 | L4:51p0.7 | H10:48p2.2 | 2.0 spring tide |
King tides Oct 11 to Oct 11. The year's highest tides at this station, from our scan of NOAA predictions. About king tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8723950.
Nearby stations
Currents
Moser Channel, between Molasses and Pigeon Keys
- Max ebb1:11 AM 1.3 kn
- Slack3:53 AM
- Max flood7:20 AM 1.2 kn
- Slack9:58 AM
- Max ebb1:25 PM 1.8 kn
- Slack4:50 PM
- Max flood8:20 PM 1.2 kn
- Slack10:50 PM
Current predictions for Moser Channel, between Molasses and Pigeon Keys, 9 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from Key West
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 24.730° N, 81.030° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8723950
About the tides at Vaca Key-Fat Deer Key bridge
Tides here are mixed. On average the two daily highs differ by 0.5 ft, so check which low is the lower one before you head out. The pattern follows the reference station at Key West. The mean range is small, about 1.3 ft, so wind and pressure can matter as much as the tide itself. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 1.7 ft. The next spring tides peak on Monday, with a range of 2.1 ft. Neap tides follow on October 15, when the range shrinks to 1.0 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 2.4 ft on October 27, and the lowest is −0.5 ft on January 21.
Vaca Key-Fat Deer Key bridge is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting Key West: highs come about 71 min and lows about 36 min earlier than there. NOAA measured the tide here from 1966 to 1977 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Fat Deer Key, 0.9 mi away, where high tide comes about 5 h 11 m earlier. For tidal currents, see Moser Channel, between Molasses and Pigeon Keys.
Predictions are based on Key West.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.