Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:38 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 32m at 9:12 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:574.53:493.59:13-0.89:041.66:445:46Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:394.44:383.310:01-0.69:471.66:455:45Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue3:244.35:253.110:48-0.310:341.76:465:45Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:144.06:123.011:370.111:271.76:475:44Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:103.67:032.912:290.56:475:43Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:183.38:022.912:301.61:280.96:485:42Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat7:482.99:013.01:511.52:351.26:495:42Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:302.99:533.13:181.33:401.36:505:41Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:492.910:363.34:290.94:351.46:515:41Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:503.111:143.55:250.55:221.56:515:40Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:383.26:110.26:031.56:525:39Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:193.36:50-0.16:401.56:535:39New Moon12Thu
13Fri12:193.81:563.37:26-0.27:141.56:545:38New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:493.82:313.37:59-0.37:481.56:555:38New Moon14Sat
15Sun1:193.93:063.28:31-0.48:211.56:555:37New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:493.93:403.29:03-0.48:541.56:565:37Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:223.94:143.19:37-0.39:301.56:575:36Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed2:593.94:503.110:13-0.210:111.56:585:36Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:413.85:293.010:53-0.110:571.46:595:36Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:313.66:123.011:370.111:531.46:595:35First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:313.47:023.012:290.47:005:35First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:463.17:593.11:021.31:310.67:015:35First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:212.98:573.22:231.02:410.97:025:35First Quarter23Mon
24Tue9:552.99:503.53:400.53:471.17:035:34Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:153.110:383.74:460.04:471.27:035:34Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:223.25:46-0.55:421.37:045:34Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:183.36:40-0.96:321.47:055:34Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:094.22:083.37:29-1.27:191.47:065:34Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:544.32:543.38:16-1.28:031.47:075:34Full Moon29Sun
30Mon1:384.33:383.29:00-1.18:471.37:075:33Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 11:25 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Cedar Key, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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