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 22m at 11:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:393.15:312.911:16-0.211:340.58:217:10Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:212.95:593.011:450.08:207:11Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:062.66:303.012:150.512:160.38:197:12Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:592.37:063.01:030.412:510.68:197:13Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:102.17:523.02:020.41:350.98:187:13Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:501.98:513.03:180.32:401.28:177:14Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed11:272.010:003.04:360.14:031.48:177:15Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:402.35:45-0.25:171.48:167:16Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:332.56:43-0.66:211.38:157:17Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:043.42:152.77:32-0.97:171.18:157:17Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:573.72:522.88:17-1.18:060.98:147:18New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:483.83:262.98:58-1.28:510.78:137:19New Moon12Mon
13Tue2:363.93:583.09:38-1.19:360.48:127:20New Moon13Tue
14Wed3:243.94:303.110:18-0.910:210.28:117:20Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:143.75:033.110:56-0.611:090.08:117:21Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:063.55:363.211:35-0.28:107:22Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:033.16:123.212:00-0.112:130.38:097:23First Quarter17Sat
18Sun7:052.66:533.212:57-0.112:530.78:087:23First Quarter18Sun
19Mon8:242.27:423.22:030.01:401.18:077:24First Quarter19Mon
20Tue10:122.18:483.13:240.02:451.58:067:25First Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:532.210:083.14:51-0.24:101.68:057:26Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:002.46:04-0.35:291.58:047:26Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:432.67:01-0.56:341.38:037:27Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:243.32:152.77:46-0.67:271.08:027:28Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:163.42:432.98:23-0.58:110.88:017:28Full Moon25Sun
26Mon2:003.53:093.08:54-0.58:490.68:007:29Full Moon26Mon
27Tue2:393.43:343.09:23-0.49:250.47:597:30Full Moon27Tue
28Wed3:153.43:573.19:51-0.29:590.37:587:30Full Moon28Wed
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 2:14 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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