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 5h 33m 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 - Jun 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:093.21:484.38:111.89:16-0.56:338:26New Moon1Sat
2Sun3:523.22:284.28:531.89:56-0.46:338:26New Moon2Sun
3Mon4:343.23:094.19:351.810:34-0.26:328:27Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:133.13:513.910:181.711:120.06:328:27Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:503.14:373.711:031.711:490.36:328:28Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:253.15:273.511:511.66:328:28Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:013.26:223.312:270.512:421.66:328:29First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:383.27:243.01:060.81:391.56:328:29First Quarter8Sat
9Sun8:203.38:392.91:501.02:441.36:328:29First Quarter9Sun
10Mon9:063.410:022.82:401.33:531.16:328:30First Quarter10Mon
11Tue9:523.511:182.83:361.54:550.76:328:30Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:373.74:321.75:520.46:328:31Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:252.911:19 AM3.95:251.86:440.16:328:31Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:243.012:024.16:161.97:32-0.26:328:31Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:163.112:454.27:071.98:18-0.46:328:32Full Moon15Sat
16Sun3:033.21:294.37:561.99:02-0.56:328:32Full Moon16Sun
17Mon3:483.22:154.48:431.99:46-0.66:328:32Full Moon17Mon
18Tue4:323.23:044.49:311.810:31-0.56:328:33Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:143.33:564.310:201.711:16-0.36:328:33Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:543.34:524.111:131.56:338:33Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:313.45:543.912:010.012:091.36:338:33Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:093.57:013.512:450.31:091.16:338:34Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:493.68:173.21:310.72:160.96:338:34Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:343.79:453.02:211.23:290.66:338:34Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue9:253.911:112.93:151.54:410.36:348:34Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:174.04:131.85:470.16:348:34Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:272.911:08 AM4.15:101.96:46-0.26:348:34Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:313.011:58 AM4.26:062.07:38-0.36:358:35Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:203.112:464.27:012.08:24-0.36:358:35New Moon29Sat
30Sun3:023.21:334.27:521.99:04-0.26:358:35New Moon30Sun
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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