Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 9:45 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 3:28 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Mar 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:373.04:113.710:210.611:15-0.56:576:31Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:342.64:483.610:531.06:566:32First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:392.25:313.512:12-0.311:27 AM1.36:556:32First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:151.96:263.31:22-0.112:091.66:546:33First Quarter4Thu
5Fri10:192.07:473.12:520.11:351.86:536:34First Quarter5Fri
6Sat11:332.29:283.04:200.13:261.76:526:34Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:092.45:250.04:501.56:516:35Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:372.66:12-0.15:511.16:506:35Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:022.86:47-0.16:360.86:496:36Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:343.31:253.07:17-0.17:150.56:476:37Full Moon10Wed
11Thu1:133.41:463.17:430.07:490.36:466:37Full Moon11Thu
12Fri1:493.42:073.28:080.18:220.16:456:38Full Moon12Fri
13Sat2:233.32:273.38:330.38:540.06:446:39Full Moon13Sat
14Sun2:583.22:483.58:570.59:26-0.16:436:39Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:343.03:113.69:230.610:01-0.16:426:40Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:132.93:383.69:490.810:39-0.16:416:40Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:572.64:113.710:181.011:23-0.16:396:41Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:502.44:513.610:521.36:386:41Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:012.25:423.512:190.011:37 AM1.56:376:42Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:422.26:533.41:330.112:501.76:366:43Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun10:112.38:293.33:000.12:381.76:356:43Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon11:092.59:583.54:16-0.14:041.56:336:44Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:502.811:103.75:17-0.25:101.06:326:44Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:243.06:09-0.36:070.56:316:45Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:123.912:553.36:53-0.26:580.06:306:46New Moon25Thu
26Fri1:074.01:253.57:320.07:46-0.46:296:46New Moon26Fri
27Sat1:593.91:543.78:090.38:32-0.76:286:47New Moon27Sat
28Sun2:503.72:253.98:440.69:18-0.86:266:47Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon3:413.42:584.09:180.910:06-0.76:256:48Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:333.03:344.09:511.210:55-0.56:246:48Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:272.74:143.810:261.411:48-0.26:236:49Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 12:36 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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