Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 3:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:302.59:213.13:160.93:091.37:085:33Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:502.610:063.34:220.54:081.47:095:33Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:562.810:483.55:180.05:021.57:095:33Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:512.96:08-0.45:531.57:105:33Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:393.06:54-0.86:401.57:115:34New Moon5Wed
6Thu12:113.92:243.17:38-1.07:241.57:125:34New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:534.13:073.18:21-1.28:071.57:125:34New Moon7Fri
8Sat1:374.13:503.09:05-1.28:511.47:135:34Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:234.14:322.99:49-1.09:381.37:145:34Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:134.05:112.910:35-0.710:301.27:155:34Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:093.75:512.811:20-0.411:271.07:155:34Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:123.36:322.912:070.17:165:35First Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:242.97:182.912:330.912:580.67:175:35First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:572.58:113.11:510.61:561.07:175:35First Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:432.49:063.23:150.33:001.37:185:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:132.59:583.44:29-0.14:021.57:185:36Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:202.65:30-0.54:591.67:195:36Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:092.76:22-0.85:511.57:205:37Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:482.87:06-0.96:381.57:205:37Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:153.72:232.87:44-0.97:211.47:215:38Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:553.72:542.98:18-0.98:001.37:215:38Full Moon21Fri
22Sat1:333.63:252.98:51-0.88:371.27:225:39Full Moon22Sat
23Sun2:103.63:542.99:22-0.69:141.17:225:39Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon2:473.44:222.99:52-0.59:521.07:235:40Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue3:263.34:502.910:22-0.310:320.97:235:40Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:093.15:192.910:53-0.111:150.87:245:41Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu4:562.85:502.911:260.27:245:41Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:512.56:273.012:060.712:030.57:245:42Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:032.27:113.01:080.612:470.87:255:43Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:432.08:063.12:250.41:491.27:255:43Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon10:222.19:073.23:400.13:041.47:255:44Waning Crescent31Mon
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 7:18 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 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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