Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 41m at 11:23 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:21 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Feb 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:102.38:013.02:030.21:500.98:217:10First Quarter1Tue
2Wed9:492.09:023.03:230.12:511.28:207:10First Quarter2Wed
3Thu11:302.010:113.04:470.04:051.48:207:11Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:462.25:58-0.35:181.48:197:12Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:362.46:55-0.56:211.38:197:13Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:113.22:122.67:39-0.67:141.18:187:14Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:003.32:432.78:16-0.77:591.08:177:14Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:423.43:122.88:48-0.78:370.88:177:15Full Moon8Tue
9Wed2:203.43:392.99:18-0.69:130.78:167:16Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:563.44:042.99:46-0.59:470.68:157:17Full Moon10Thu
11Fri3:303.34:282.910:14-0.410:210.58:147:18Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:063.24:533.010:42-0.310:560.48:147:18Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:443.15:193.111:11-0.111:340.38:137:19Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:252.95:483.111:420.18:127:20Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:122.76:233.212:160.312:160.48:117:21Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:102.47:053.21:070.312:560.78:107:21Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu8:302.27:583.22:120.21:501.08:097:22Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri10:142.19:083.23:330.13:091.38:097:23Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat11:452.310:243.34:53-0.24:341.48:087:24Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:522.56:01-0.55:461.38:077:24Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon1:432.87:01-0.86:491.18:067:25Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:343.82:242.97:52-1.17:430.88:057:26New Moon22Tue
23Wed1:313.93:013.18:38-1.18:330.58:047:27New Moon23Wed
24Thu2:244.03:353.19:20-1.09:190.28:037:27New Moon24Thu
25Fri3:144.04:083.210:00-0.810:060.08:027:28Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:043.84:403.310:39-0.410:53-0.18:017:29Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:553.55:133.311:160.011:42-0.28:007:29Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:483.15:483.311:520.47:597:30Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:442.76:263.312:34-0.112:280.87:587:31First Quarter29Tue
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 2:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Cedar Key, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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