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 3h 07m 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 - Mar 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:542.510:323.65:01-0.54:391.46:586:31Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:342.75:59-0.75:441.06:576:31Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:072.96:47-0.86:390.56:566:32New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:384.01:383.17:29-0.77:280.16:546:33New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:314.02:073.38:07-0.58:15-0.36:536:33New Moon5Tue
6Wed2:213.82:363.58:43-0.29:01-0.56:526:34Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:103.63:063.69:170.29:47-0.66:516:35Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:003.23:373.79:490.610:35-0.56:506:35Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:512.84:123.710:210.911:24-0.36:496:36Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:442.54:503.610:531.26:486:37First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:472.15:363.412:19-0.111:30 AM1.46:476:37First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:172.06:353.11:270.212:221.66:466:38First Quarter12Tue
13Wed10:022.08:032.92:550.31:571.86:446:38First Quarter13Wed
14Thu11:082.29:412.94:180.33:381.66:436:39Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:482.510:543.05:180.34:541.36:426:40Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:192.76:020.25:491.06:416:40Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:462.96:360.16:330.76:406:41Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:343.31:103.17:060.27:100.46:396:41Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:133.41:323.27:330.27:450.26:376:42Full Moon19Tue
20Wed1:493.41:533.37:590.48:180.06:366:43Full Moon20Wed
21Thu2:243.32:143.58:250.58:51-0.16:356:43Full Moon21Thu
22Fri3:003.22:383.68:520.69:26-0.26:346:44Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:383.03:043.79:200.810:03-0.36:336:44Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:202.93:363.89:501.010:46-0.26:316:45Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:092.74:153.810:251.211:36-0.26:306:45Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:082.55:033.711:071.46:296:46Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:262.36:043.512:380.012:051.66:286:47Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:012.37:273.41:570.11:341.76:276:47Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri10:152.59:053.43:200.13:111.56:266:48Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:062.810:283.64:300.04:271.16:246:48Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:453.011:363.85:27-0.15:290.66:236:49Waning Crescent31Sun
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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