Vaca key
NDBC buoy vcaf1
Observed , 38 minutes ago
Elevated
Tonight
Light NW winds at 7 kn gusting to 10 kn, building. Water 86°F, air 80°F. Next high tide at 2:24 AM (1 ft). Tonight: Southwest To West Winds 5 To 10 Knots.
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Speed
7kn
Gust
9.9kn
Direction
310° NW
Trend
Steady
Last 11 hours1.9 to 11 kn
Air temp
80°F
80 to 87°F today
Water temp
86°F
85 to 86°F today
Pressure
1013mbar
Tendency
Rising
3 hour change
+1.2 mbar
Last 11 hours1012 to 1015 mbar
Tides
Next high
2:24 AM
1.1 ft
Then low
5:18 AM
0.9 ft
Predicted, VACA KEY, USCG STATION, FLORIDA BAY0.6 to 1.2 ft
Zone forecast
Tonight
Southwest To West Winds 5 To 10 Knots. Seas 1 Foot Or Less. Nearshore Waters Smooth To A Light Chop. A Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms.
Thursday
West To Northwest Winds Near 5 Knots. Seas 1 Foot Or Less. Nearshore Waters Smooth. A Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
West To Northwest Winds 5 To 10 Knots, Becoming North. Seas Around 1 Foot. Nearshore Waters Smooth To A Light Chop. A Chance Of Showers And Thunderstorms.
Synopsis
Synopsis for Keys coastal waters from Ocean Reef to Dry Tortugas 452 PM EDT Wed Sep 23 2026
NWS zone Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 80 to 87°F, pressure 1,012 to 1,015 mbar over the same window.
4 stations within 30 NM
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How often does buoy vcaf1 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy vcaf1?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
Does this page show NOAA warnings for this area?
Watches, warnings, and advisories for Bayside and Gulf side from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.
Can I see the forecast against what buoy vcaf1 measured?
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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station vcaf1
24°42'40" N 81°06'25" W · owned and maintained by NOS
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.