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 4h 46m 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 - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:133.36:363.512:400.212:591.56:338:26First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:033.37:463.41:310.42:041.46:338:26First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:593.49:103.22:300.63:181.16:328:27First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:543.610:353.23:350.84:290.86:328:27Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:463.811:493.34:371.05:330.46:328:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:344.05:361.16:33-0.16:328:28Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:563.512:214.26:311.37:28-0.46:328:29Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:563.51:064.47:231.48:20-0.66:328:29Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:503.51:524.48:131.49:08-0.76:328:30Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:413.52:374.49:001.59:55-0.66:328:30Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:293.43:234.39:471.510:40-0.46:328:30Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:163.44:114.110:351.511:24-0.16:328:31Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:593.45:023.811:251.56:328:31Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:403.35:573.612:070.212:171.56:328:32Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:203.36:553.312:490.51:131.46:328:32Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:033.48:013.01:320.82:151.36:328:32Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:513.49:202.82:211.13:251.26:328:33Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:423.510:392.83:161.34:331.06:328:33Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu10:313.611:472.94:131.55:320.76:338:33Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:153.75:071.66:240.56:338:33Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:463.011:57 AM3.85:571.77:110.26:338:34Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:373.112:363.96:461.77:520.16:338:34Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:213.21:144.07:311.78:300.06:338:34New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:013.21:514.08:131.79:07-0.16:348:34New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:393.32:294.18:541.79:43-0.16:348:34New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:153.33:084.19:351.710:20-0.16:348:34New Moon26Thu
27Fri4:513.43:504.010:181.610:580.06:358:34Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:283.44:363.911:031.511:380.16:358:35Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:043.55:293.811:521.46:358:35Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:443.66:283.612:200.212:451.36:368:35First Quarter30Mon
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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