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Florida Tides & Weather
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Marathon / Vaca Key
Times are local to this area. Tide station: VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY (8723970).
Today forecast
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind: SE 10 to 15 mph
Rain chance: 43%
Forecast temperature, not a live thermometer reading.
Next high tide
1.3 ft
Fri, Oct 9 · 2:41 PM EDT
Predicted height above the MLLW tide reference.
Next low tide
1.0 ft
Fri, Oct 9 · 6:07 PM EDT
Predicted height above the MLLW tide reference.
Upcoming tides
| Tide | Local date and time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| High | Fri, Oct 9 · 2:41 PM EDT | 1.3 ft |
| Low | Fri, Oct 9 · 6:07 PM EDT | 1.0 ft |
| High | Sat, Oct 10 · 2:14 AM EDT | 1.3 ft |
| Low | Sat, Oct 10 · 6:45 AM EDT | 0.6 ft |
| High | Sat, Oct 10 · 3:37 PM EDT | 1.3 ft |
| Low | Sat, Oct 10 · 6:42 PM EDT | 1.0 ft |
| High | Sun, Oct 11 · 1:36 AM EDT | 1.3 ft |
| Low | Sun, Oct 11 · 7:29 AM EDT | 0.5 ft |
Predictions are for the named station. Nearby beaches, rivers, and passes may have different times and heights.
Five-day weather outlook
Fri, Oct 988°F / 82°F
Today: 88°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wind: SE 10 to 15 mph · Rain chance: 43%
Tonight: 82°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wind: SE 10 to 15 mph · Rain chance: 53%
Sat, Oct 1089°F / 82°F
Saturday: 89°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wind: SE 10 to 15 mph · Rain chance: 53%
Saturday Night: 82°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wind: SE 10 to 15 mph · Rain chance: 41%
Sun, Oct 1189°F / 82°F
Sunday: 89°F
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wind: SE 10 to 15 mph · Rain chance: 41%
Sunday Night: 82°F
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wind: E 10 mph · Rain chance: 15%
Mon, Oct 1289°F / 79°F
Columbus Day: 89°F
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.
Wind: NE 5 to 10 mph · Rain chance: 11%
Monday Night: 79°F
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wind: NE 5 to 10 mph · Rain chance: 22%
Tue, Oct 1386°F / 79°F
Tuesday: 86°F
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wind: NE 5 to 15 mph · Rain chance: 22%
Tuesday Night: 79°F
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wind: NE 5 to 10 mph · Rain chance: 16%
NWS forecast issued Oct 9 · 7:15 AM EDT. Open a day for day and night details.
Plan your fishing trip
Tide predictions show water levels, not current speed. Wind and rain can change local conditions. This land-area forecast does not show offshore wave heights.
Check official forecasts and alerts before leaving. For offshore trips, check the marine forecast too.
Tide predictions: NOAA CO-OPS. Weather forecasts: National Weather Service. Data refreshes about every 10 minutes while this page is open.