Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : 8:53 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 26m at 3:26 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Apr 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:253.12:523.79:080.99:47-0.26:216:50Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:053.03:183.89:351.110:24-0.26:206:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:492.83:503.810:051.311:07-0.16:196:51Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:412.64:303.710:401.56:186:51First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:472.45:203.612:000.011:25 AM1.76:176:52First Quarter5Tue
6Wed8:182.46:293.51:090.112:351.96:166:53First Quarter6Wed
7Thu9:462.58:043.42:330.12:191.96:146:53First Quarter7Thu
8Fri10:452.79:383.53:500.13:471.66:136:54Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:282.910:543.74:540.04:551.16:126:54Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:033.25:48-0.15:520.66:116:55Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:343.46:340.06:440.16:106:55Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:564.01:053.67:150.37:32-0.36:096:56Full Moon12Tue
13Wed1:493.91:343.97:530.68:18-0.66:086:57Full Moon13Wed
14Thu2:413.72:054.08:280.99:04-0.86:076:57Full Moon14Thu
15Fri3:323.52:384.19:031.29:51-0.76:066:58Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:253.23:134.19:371.410:39-0.56:046:58Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:192.93:533.910:141.611:29-0.26:036:59Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:162.64:393.710:551.86:027:00Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:242.55:353.412:250.211:49 AM1.96:017:00Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:452.46:513.11:330.51:072.06:007:01Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu9:512.68:362.92:530.72:461.85:597:01Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri10:372.810:063.04:030.84:081.55:587:02Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:133.011:113.14:550.85:071.15:577:03Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:433.26:370.86:550.76:568:03Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:033.31:103.47:120.97:350.46:558:04Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:473.31:353.57:431.08:120.16:548:04New Moon26Tue
27Wed2:273.41:583.78:131.18:460.06:548:05New Moon27Wed
28Thu3:053.32:213.88:411.29:20-0.26:538:06New Moon28Thu
29Fri3:433.22:463.99:101.49:54-0.36:528:06New Moon29Fri
30Sat4:223.13:134.09:401.510:30-0.36:518:07Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 6:09 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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