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 5h 41m 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 - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:192.65:37-0.85:201.17:216:10Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:052.86:31-1.16:200.87:206:11Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:083.81:453.07:19-1.27:120.57:206:11Full Moon3Fri
4Sat1:024.02:213.18:02-1.28:000.37:196:12Full Moon4Sat
5Sun1:533.92:553.28:43-1.08:470.07:196:13Full Moon5Sun
6Mon2:423.83:283.29:22-0.79:34-0.17:186:14Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:313.54:023.39:59-0.410:22-0.27:176:15Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:223.14:363.310:350.011:12-0.17:166:15Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:142.75:133.311:100.47:166:16Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:122.35:543.212:060.011:47 AM0.87:156:17Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:242.06:443.11:090.112:321.17:146:18Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:051.97:513.02:290.21:381.47:136:19Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:382.09:112.93:540.13:041.47:136:19Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:422.210:223.05:040.04:221.47:126:20Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:242.45:55-0.25:261.27:116:21Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:582.66:35-0.36:170.97:106:22Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:083.21:272.87:08-0.46:590.77:096:22New Moon17Fri
18Sat12:493.31:532.97:38-0.47:360.57:086:23New Moon18Sat
19Sun1:263.32:173.08:06-0.38:110.47:076:24New Moon19Sun
20Mon2:013.32:403.18:33-0.28:450.27:076:25New Moon20Mon
21Tue2:363.33:033.29:01-0.19:200.17:066:25Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed3:123.23:293.39:290.09:560.07:056:26Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:513.03:573.49:590.210:360.07:046:27Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:352.84:313.510:310.411:210.07:036:27Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:262.65:113.511:080.67:026:28First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:292.36:003.412:160.011:54 AM0.97:016:29First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:562.27:053.31:270.012:591.27:006:29First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:372.28:283.32:51-0.12:301.46:596:30First Quarter28Tue
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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