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 : 3:51 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 7:51 am (3.9 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 - Jan 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:232.66:423.212:290.312:290.67:265:44First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:542.27:363.21:430.21:241.07:265:45First Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:442.18:393.33:07-0.12:341.37:265:46Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:192.29:443.44:25-0.43:471.57:265:47Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:272.45:31-0.74:551.57:265:47Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:142.66:26-0.95:551.47:275:48Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:502.77:11-1.16:471.27:275:49Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:293.62:232.87:50-1.07:321.07:275:50Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:133.62:522.88:25-0.98:140.87:275:50Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:543.53:202.98:57-0.88:530.77:275:51Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:333.43:472.99:27-0.69:320.67:275:52Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:133.24:143.09:56-0.310:110.57:275:53Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:533.04:413.010:25-0.110:510.57:275:54Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:372.75:093.110:530.111:350.47:275:54Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:252.45:413.111:230.47:275:55Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:232.16:193.112:270.411:57 AM0.87:275:56Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:451.97:073.01:320.412:411.17:265:57Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:321.88:093.02:500.21:511.47:265:58Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun11:042.09:183.14:06-0.13:181.57:265:59Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:092.25:10-0.44:321.57:265:59Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:542.56:03-0.75:341.47:266:00Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:312.66:49-1.06:281.27:256:01New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:103.72:052.87:30-1.17:160.97:256:02New Moon23Thu
24Fri12:593.82:362.98:09-1.28:010.67:256:03New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:463.93:063.08:47-1.18:460.47:246:04New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:343.83:373.19:24-0.99:320.17:246:04Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:233.64:083.210:01-0.510:200.07:236:05Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:163.24:413.310:38-0.111:13-0.17:236:06Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:132.85:173.311:140.37:236:07First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:172.45:593.312:11-0.211:52 AM0.87:226:08First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:442.06:503.31:21-0.112:381.27:226:09First Quarter31Fri
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 11:51 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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