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 : 11:12 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 54m at 4:52 am (3.9 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 - May 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:333.14:243.910:521.511:41-0.16:508:07Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:203.05:063.811:321.66:498:08Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:132.95:573.712:280.012:221.76:488:09Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri8:162.87:013.51:230.11:251.86:478:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat9:282.98:233.42:310.32:461.76:478:10Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun10:313.09:553.43:440.44:071.56:468:11Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:213.211:163.54:510.45:161.06:458:11Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:043.55:500.46:170.56:448:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:253.712:423.76:420.67:110.06:448:12Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:263.81:193.97:300.78:02-0.46:438:13New Moon10Thu
11Fri2:233.81:554.18:130.98:50-0.66:428:14New Moon11Fri
12Sat3:163.72:314.28:541.29:37-0.76:428:14New Moon12Sat
13Sun4:083.63:084.39:341.410:24-0.76:418:15Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:013.43:484.210:151.611:12-0.56:408:15Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:533.24:314.010:581.711:59-0.26:408:16Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:443.05:193.811:461.86:398:17Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:352.96:153.512:480.112:401.86:398:17First Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:302.97:223.21:400.41:441.86:388:18First Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:282.98:463.02:400.73:031.76:378:19First Quarter19Sat
20Sun10:213.110:172.93:440.94:221.46:378:19First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:063.211:293.04:421.15:261.16:378:20Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:443.45:321.26:180.86:368:20Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:293.112:193.66:161.27:040.46:368:21Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:203.212:503.76:571.37:440.26:358:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri2:053.31:203.87:341.48:210.06:358:22Full Moon25Fri
26Sat2:463.31:493.98:101.58:57-0.16:348:23Full Moon26Sat
27Sun3:263.32:184.08:451.69:32-0.26:348:23Full Moon27Sun
28Mon4:073.22:504.09:211.710:09-0.26:348:24Full Moon28Mon
29Tue4:483.23:254.09:581.710:48-0.26:348:24Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:313.24:054.010:391.811:30-0.26:338:25Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:153.14:523.911:251.86:338:25Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:02 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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