Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 37m at 10:45 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - May 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:273.33:114.29:401.610:37-0.76:508:07Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:203.13:534.210:211.711:27-0.66:498:08Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:153.04:424.111:071.86:498:08Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:112.85:413.912:20-0.312:011.86:488:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:102.86:513.61:180.01:071.86:478:10Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:132.88:173.42:230.32:261.66:468:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:092.99:553.23:330.63:511.36:458:11Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:553.211:193.34:360.85:050.96:458:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:353.45:301.06:070.46:448:12Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:273.312:113.76:161.17:000.06:438:13Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:243.412:463.96:581.37:46-0.36:428:13New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:133.31:194.07:361.48:28-0.46:428:14New Moon12Sat
13Sun2:563.31:514.18:121.59:07-0.46:418:15New Moon13Sun
14Mon3:363.22:234.18:481.69:43-0.46:408:15New Moon14Mon
15Tue4:163.12:564.09:231.710:19-0.26:408:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:563.13:313.99:591.710:56-0.16:398:16Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:363.04:103.810:381.811:330.16:398:17Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:163.04:543.611:211.86:388:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:562.95:453.512:130.312:101.86:388:18First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:402.96:453.212:570.51:061.76:378:19First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:283.07:573.11:460.72:131.66:378:20First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:183.19:233.02:420.93:271.46:368:20First Quarter22Tue
23Wed10:053.310:443.03:421.14:351.06:368:21Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:483.511:543.14:381.25:340.66:358:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:273.75:291.46:270.26:358:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:563.212:053.96:181.57:17-0.26:358:22Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:533.312:444.27:061.68:06-0.56:348:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:463.31:254.37:521.88:53-0.76:348:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:383.32:084.48:381.89:41-0.86:348:24Full Moon29Tue
30Wed4:303.32:544.49:241.910:30-0.76:338:25Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:223.23:454.410:121.911:20-0.56:338:25Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 12:45 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Cedar Key, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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