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 5h 50m 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 - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:482.610:193.04:200.54:121.36:216:50Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:272.811:223.25:140.55:151.06:206:50Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:593.15:550.56:040.66:196:51Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:123.312:273.36:290.66:450.36:186:52Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:543.312:533.46:590.67:210.16:176:52Full Moon5Sun
6Mon1:313.31:173.57:270.77:550.06:156:53Full Moon6Mon
7Tue2:073.31:403.67:550.98:27-0.16:146:53Full Moon7Tue
8Wed2:423.22:053.78:231.09:00-0.26:136:54Full Moon8Wed
9Thu3:183.12:313.88:521.19:33-0.26:126:54Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:563.03:013.89:221.210:10-0.26:116:55Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat4:382.93:363.89:551.310:51-0.16:106:56Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:242.84:193.710:351.411:400.06:096:56Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:182.65:113.611:241.66:086:57Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:252.66:183.412:390.212:301.66:066:57Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed8:402.67:453.31:500.31:571.66:056:58Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu9:432.89:173.43:050.43:201.36:046:58Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:323.110:353.54:100.44:280.86:036:59Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:133.311:413.75:060.45:280.36:027:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:513.65:560.56:22-0.26:017:00Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:403.812:273.96:410.77:12-0.66:007:01New Moon20Mon
21Tue1:353.81:034.17:230.98:00-0.85:597:01New Moon21Tue
22Wed2:263.61:394.28:021.18:48-0.95:587:02New Moon22Wed
23Thu3:183.42:184.28:411.39:35-0.85:577:03Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:103.22:594.29:211.510:24-0.55:567:03Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:013.03:444.010:051.611:13-0.25:557:04Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:522.85:363.711:531.66:548:04First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:442.76:363.41:050.212:501.76:538:05First Quarter27Mon
28Tue8:442.77:503.12:020.52:001.76:528:06First Quarter28Tue
29Wed9:452.89:242.93:070.83:251.56:528:06First Quarter29Wed
30Thu10:382.910:512.94:131.04:431.26:518:07Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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