Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : 11:23 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 5:17 pm (3.8 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 - Sep 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:543.51:044.67:131.68:13-0.17:097:54Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:343.72:014.78:071.38:580.07:107:53Full Moon2Sat
3Sun3:103.82:544.78:561.09:400.17:107:51Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:453.93:474.69:450.810:210.47:117:50Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:194.04:404.410:330.611:000.77:117:49Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:544.15:344.011:230.411:391.17:127:48Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:304.16:303.712:140.47:127:47Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:094.17:303.312:171.41:090.57:137:46Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:524.18:423.012:581.82:110.77:137:44Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:443.910:092.91:472.03:260.87:147:43Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:533.811:293.02:542.24:450.87:147:42Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:153.74:152.25:540.87:157:41Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:283.111:28 AM3.85:292.06:490.77:157:40Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:123.312:293.96:311.87:320.77:167:38Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:473.51:194.07:221.58:080.77:167:37New Moon15Fri
16Sat2:173.62:024.08:041.38:390.77:177:36New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:443.72:414.08:411.19:080.87:177:35New Moon17Sun
18Mon3:093.83:174.09:161.09:370.97:187:33New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:323.83:523.99:500.810:051.07:187:32Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:563.94:293.910:240.710:341.17:197:31Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:214.05:083.710:590.711:041.37:197:30Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:504.15:513.611:360.611:371.47:207:29Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:234.16:403.412:190.67:217:27First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:034.17:403.212:151.61:100.77:217:26First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:524.09:003.01:021.92:150.77:227:25First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:563.910:283.12:072.13:350.77:227:24First Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:203.911:393.23:332.14:530.67:237:22Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:444.04:541.96:000.47:237:21Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:343.411:58 AM4.26:021.66:580.37:247:20Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:183.61:024.47:011.27:480.37:247:19Full Moon30Sat
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 8:20 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 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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