Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : 12:44 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 5:51 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Apr 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:273.03:543.610:081.010:510.16:216:50Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:102.84:313.510:431.111:350.26:206:50Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:012.75:153.411:251.36:196:51First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:042.66:123.312:280.312:211.56:186:51First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:232.57:293.21:370.41:401.56:176:52First Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:382.78:573.22:540.43:051.46:166:53First Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:352.910:143.44:030.34:161.16:146:53Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:223.111:193.65:020.25:170.76:136:54Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:033.45:540.16:110.36:126:54Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:173.812:403.66:410.17:00-0.16:116:55Full Moon10Thu
11Fri1:103.91:153.87:240.27:48-0.46:106:55Full Moon11Fri
12Sat2:013.91:513.98:060.48:34-0.66:096:56Full Moon12Sat
13Sun2:513.72:274.08:460.79:22-0.66:086:57Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon3:433.53:064.09:270.910:11-0.56:076:57Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:373.33:493.910:101.111:02-0.36:066:58Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:333.04:373.810:561.311:56-0.16:056:58Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:322.85:313.511:481.56:036:59Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:402.76:383.212:560.312:521.66:027:00Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:542.78:063.02:070.52:141.66:017:00Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:552.89:373.03:210.73:361.36:007:01Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:443.010:483.14:240.74:431.05:597:01Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:243.311:453.25:140.85:370.75:587:02Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:583.45:560.86:220.45:577:03Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:313.312:293.66:320.87:010.25:567:03New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:123.412:573.77:060.97:370.05:557:04New Moon25Fri
26Sat1:493.41:243.77:371.08:110.05:547:04New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:253.32:503.89:081.19:44-0.16:548:05New Moon27Sun
28Mon4:013.33:183.89:391.210:17-0.16:538:06Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:383.23:483.810:121.310:520.06:528:06Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:173.14:223.810:471.311:300.06:518:07Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 9:17 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 36% 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 (36% 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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