Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 47m at 1:34 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 7:54 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Nov 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:183.08:503.01:321.72:101.16:445:46First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:513.09:453.22:531.53:191.26:455:46Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:123.110:303.34:031.24:191.26:465:45Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:183.211:103.65:010.85:111.26:465:44Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:133.45:520.45:571.26:475:43Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:023.56:380.06:401.36:485:43Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:224.01:473.67:21-0.37:211.36:495:42Full Moon7Mon
8Tue12:584.12:313.68:02-0.68:011.36:495:41Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:354.33:163.58:45-0.78:421.46:505:41Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:144.34:023.49:29-0.79:241.46:515:40Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri2:574.34:493.310:15-0.510:101.46:525:40Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:464.15:363.211:03-0.311:021.46:535:39Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:413.86:263.111:540.16:535:39Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:463.57:223.012:031.412:520.46:545:38Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:073.18:253.11:161.31:580.86:555:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed8:483.09:243.22:411.13:071.16:565:37Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:213.010:153.44:000.74:101.26:575:37Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:333.110:593.65:050.25:051.36:575:36Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:303.26:00-0.15:531.36:585:36Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:163.36:46-0.46:361.36:595:36New Moon20Sun
21Mon12:183.91:553.37:27-0.67:151.37:005:35New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:534.02:313.38:03-0.67:521.37:015:35New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:273.93:063.28:37-0.58:281.37:015:35New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:013.93:403.29:10-0.49:041.37:025:34Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:353.84:143.19:43-0.39:411.37:035:34Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:113.64:483.110:15-0.110:201.37:045:34Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun3:513.55:233.010:500.011:031.37:055:34Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:363.36:003.011:260.311:521.27:055:34First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:293.06:433.012:090.57:065:34First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:342.77:353.012:531.21:010.87:075:34First Quarter30Wed
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 4:44 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 46% 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 (46% 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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