Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 4:42 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:23 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Jul 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:143.57:063.212:460.71:221.46:368:35First Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:553.58:123.01:280.92:221.36:368:35First Quarter2Mon
3Tue8:423.69:312.92:181.13:291.16:378:35First Quarter3Tue
4Wed9:343.710:502.93:161.44:350.86:378:35Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:253.94:171.55:350.56:388:35Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:003.011:15 AM4.05:161.66:310.26:388:35Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:033.212:034.26:131.77:24-0.16:388:34Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:583.312:524.47:091.78:14-0.36:398:34Full Moon8Sun
9Mon2:483.41:414.58:021.79:01-0.56:398:34Full Moon9Mon
10Tue3:343.52:304.58:521.69:47-0.56:408:34Full Moon10Tue
11Wed4:193.53:214.59:421.510:32-0.46:408:34Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:033.64:144.310:331.411:17-0.16:418:33Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:443.65:114.111:261.26:418:33Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:243.66:113.812:020.212:211.16:428:33Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:043.77:153.512:460.51:201.06:428:33Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:483.88:283.21:320.92:260.96:438:32Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue8:383.89:533.02:231.33:390.86:438:32Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed9:343.911:142.93:211.64:510.66:448:32Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:304.04:221.85:550.46:458:31Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:243.011:24 AM4.05:221.86:520.26:458:31Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:213.112:144.16:191.87:400.16:468:30Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun2:073.21:014.17:121.88:200.16:468:30New Moon22Sun
23Mon2:453.31:444.18:001.78:570.16:478:29New Moon23Mon
24Tue3:203.42:254.18:431.69:300.26:478:29New Moon24Tue
25Wed3:533.43:034.09:231.610:020.36:488:28New Moon25Wed
26Thu4:243.53:423.910:011.510:330.46:488:28Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:533.54:213.810:401.411:050.56:498:27Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:223.65:033.711:191.311:370.66:508:27Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:523.75:483.612:011.26:508:26Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:243.86:383.412:100.812:461.26:518:25First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:013.87:373.212:471.01:381.16:518:25First Quarter31Tue
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 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Cedar Key, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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