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 5h 53m 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 - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:074.09:402.71:002.12:550.97:097:54Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:053.811:092.71:532.34:161.07:097:53Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon9:253.73:182.45:300.97:107:52Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:152.910:48 AM3.74:452.36:290.87:117:51Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:013.111:56 AM3.85:562.17:150.87:117:50Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:353.312:523.96:531.87:510.77:127:49Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:043.41:384.07:391.58:220.77:127:47New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:293.62:194.18:191.38:500.87:137:46New Moon8Sat
9Sun2:513.72:574.08:551.09:180.97:137:45New Moon9Sun
10Mon3:133.83:354.09:310.89:461.07:147:44New Moon10Mon
11Tue3:354.04:143.910:070.610:141.27:147:43Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:004.14:563.710:440.510:441.47:157:41Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:294.35:433.511:250.411:171.67:157:40Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:034.46:363.312:110.47:167:39Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:444.47:403.01:060.47:167:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:344.39:082.912:362.02:150.57:177:37First Quarter16Sun
17Mon7:394.110:432.91:382.23:390.67:177:35First Quarter17Mon
18Tue9:064.011:523.13:112.35:000.57:187:34Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:394.14:412.16:080.47:187:33Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:413.311:58 AM4.25:551.77:030.47:197:32Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:193.51:044.46:571.27:490.57:197:30Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:523.72:014.47:500.88:290.77:207:29Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:223.92:524.48:380.49:050.97:207:28Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:514.13:404.29:230.19:381.27:217:27Full Moon24Mon
25Tue3:204.34:263.910:070.010:101.47:217:26Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:504.35:123.710:490.010:411.67:227:24Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:224.35:583.411:320.111:131.87:227:23Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:574.36:453.112:160.47:237:22Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:374.17:382.91:030.67:237:21Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:233.97:482.812:292.11:000.96:246:20Third Quarter30Sun
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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