Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : 8:02 am (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 2:54 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Jun 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:523.111:58 AM3.96:051.67:130.06:338:26Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:443.112:334.06:461.77:55-0.26:338:26New Moon2Sat
3Sun2:283.11:074.07:271.88:33-0.26:328:27New Moon3Sun
4Mon3:083.11:414.08:061.99:08-0.26:328:27New Moon4Mon
5Tue3:473.12:144.08:431.99:43-0.26:328:28New Moon5Tue
6Wed4:253.12:494.09:201.910:17-0.16:328:28New Moon6Wed
7Thu5:033.13:263.99:581.910:530.06:328:29Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:393.14:073.810:391.911:290.16:328:29Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:133.14:543.711:231.86:328:29Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:483.15:473.612:080.212:121.76:328:30Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:253.26:483.412:490.41:081.66:328:30First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:063.37:593.21:350.62:121.46:328:31First Quarter12Tue
13Wed8:513.49:243.12:270.93:231.16:328:31First Quarter13Wed
14Thu9:383.610:483.13:251.24:310.76:328:31Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:253.94:231.45:330.26:328:32Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:043.111:10 AM4.15:191.76:32-0.26:328:32Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun1:153.211:57 AM4.36:141.97:29-0.66:328:32Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon2:183.312:444.57:082.08:23-0.86:328:33Full Moon18Mon
19Tue3:143.31:344.68:012.09:14-0.96:328:33Full Moon19Tue
20Wed4:073.32:264.68:522.010:05-0.86:338:33Full Moon20Wed
21Thu4:573.23:204.59:431.910:54-0.66:338:33Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:423.24:174.310:361.811:41-0.26:338:34Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:213.25:184.011:321.66:338:34Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:563.36:213.712:260.212:301.46:348:34Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:323.37:283.31:080.61:321.26:348:34Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:103.58:453.01:501.02:401.06:348:34Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:523.610:102.82:351.43:530.86:348:34Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:393.711:282.83:251.75:000.56:358:35Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:253.84:181.95:590.36:358:35Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:372.811:11 AM3.95:112.06:510.16:358:35Waning 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 5:28 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 0% 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 (0% 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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