Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : 6:12 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 10:13 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:593.911:092.81:522.34:090.87:097:54First Quarter1Mon
2Tue9:103.83:072.45:260.87:097:53Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:232.910:32 AM3.74:342.46:290.77:107:52Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu1:123.111:43 AM3.85:492.27:180.67:107:51Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri1:473.212:423.96:492.07:570.67:117:50Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat2:163.41:314.07:371.78:290.67:127:49Full Moon6Sat
7Sun2:423.52:134.18:181.58:570.77:127:47Full Moon7Sun
8Mon3:053.62:514.18:551.29:240.77:137:46Full Moon8Mon
9Tue3:273.73:284.09:301.19:510.97:137:45Full Moon9Tue
10Wed3:473.84:053.910:040.910:181.07:147:44Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:093.94:453.810:400.710:461.27:147:43Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:344.15:283.611:170.611:151.47:157:41Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:034.26:173.411:590.511:481.67:157:40Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:384.37:153.212:480.57:167:39Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:214.28:342.912:251.91:500.67:167:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:154.210:162.91:142.23:100.67:177:37Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:294.011:423.02:332.44:350.57:177:35Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:024.14:122.45:490.37:187:34Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:413.211:26 AM4.25:322.16:510.27:187:33Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:233.412:384.46:381.77:420.27:197:32Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:583.61:404.67:351.28:260.37:197:30New Moon21Sun
22Mon2:293.72:344.68:250.79:050.57:207:29New Moon22Mon
23Tue2:573.93:254.59:120.49:400.87:207:28New Moon23Tue
24Wed3:264.14:154.29:570.110:141.17:217:27Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu3:554.25:043.910:420.010:461.47:217:26Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:264.35:533.611:270.111:181.77:227:24Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:594.36:443.312:130.27:227:23Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:364.26:403.012:020.56:236:22First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:184.07:532.812:590.86:236:21First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:123.79:232.812:172.32:151.06:246:20First Quarter30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8727520)

Common Questions About Cedar Key, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cedar Key, FL today?

Slack tide in Cedar Key, FL is approximately 2:12 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cedar Key, FL?

Cedar Key, FL is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 Cedar Key, 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 Cedar Key, FL?

Tide predictions for Cedar Key, 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 Cedar Key, FL?

Tide data for Cedar Key, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8727520. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8727520.

What is the moon phase in Cedar Key, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cedar Key, FL is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Cedar Key, 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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