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 7h 03m 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 - Apr 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:533.25:420.05:520.46:226:49Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:003.712:313.56:290.16:440.06:216:50Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:553.81:053.67:110.27:31-0.36:206:51Full Moon3Mon
4Tue1:433.81:373.87:490.48:15-0.56:196:51Full Moon4Tue
5Wed2:293.62:103.98:250.68:58-0.56:176:52Full Moon5Wed
6Thu3:143.42:433.99:000.89:40-0.46:166:52Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri3:583.23:173.89:351.010:22-0.26:156:53Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:433.03:553.710:121.211:040.06:146:53Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:292.84:363.510:511.311:500.36:136:54Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:202.65:253.311:381.56:126:55Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:222.56:253.112:430.512:371.66:116:55Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed8:362.57:462.91:490.71:551.66:096:56Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu9:422.79:162.93:030.83:171.46:086:56Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri10:332.910:293.04:060.84:251.26:076:57Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:143.111:263.24:580.85:190.86:066:57Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:483.35:420.86:060.56:056:58Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:153.312:193.46:200.86:470.26:046:59Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:583.412:473.66:560.87:260.06:036:59New Moon18Tue
19Wed1:393.41:163.77:300.98:03-0.26:027:00New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:193.41:453.98:051.08:42-0.36:017:00New Moon20Thu
21Fri3:003.32:184.08:401.19:22-0.46:007:01Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:443.32:544.09:181.210:05-0.45:597:02Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:323.13:364.09:591.310:53-0.35:587:02Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:233.04:263.910:471.411:45-0.15:577:03Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:192.95:253.711:431.55:567:03First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:242.96:373.412:460.112:521.55:557:04First Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:342.98:073.31:550.42:141.45:547:05First Quarter27Thu
28Fri9:353.19:383.33:070.53:331.05:537:05Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:253.310:523.44:100.64:400.65:527:06Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:093.66:050.76:390.26:518:06Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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