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 3h 14m 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 - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:584.011:083.13:001.94:290.77:097:54Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:144.14:192.05:390.57:107:53Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:163.311:24 AM4.35:301.86:410.27:107:52Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:103.512:294.46:341.67:350.17:117:51Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:553.71:294.67:321.38:230.17:117:50Full Moon5Wed
6Thu2:353.82:244.68:241.09:070.27:127:48Full Moon6Thu
7Fri3:113.93:164.69:130.79:480.47:127:47Full Moon7Fri
8Sat3:464.04:074.410:010.510:280.77:137:46Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun4:224.14:594.110:490.411:071.07:137:45Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:584.25:513.811:380.411:451.37:147:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:364.26:443.512:280.57:147:43Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:174.17:423.212:241.61:220.77:157:41Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:043.98:543.01:071.82:240.97:157:40Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:023.810:162.92:022.03:391.07:167:39Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat9:173.611:273.03:162.14:551.07:167:38Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:383.64:352.05:591.07:177:36Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:223.211:46 AM3.75:441.86:500.97:177:35Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:053.412:423.86:411.67:310.87:187:34Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:403.51:293.97:281.38:050.87:187:33New Moon19Wed
20Thu2:113.72:104.08:091.18:370.87:197:32New Moon20Thu
21Fri2:383.72:474.08:451.09:060.97:197:30New Moon21Fri
22Sat3:033.83:234.09:200.89:361.07:207:29New Moon22Sat
23Sun3:273.93:593.99:540.710:061.17:207:28Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:534.04:373.810:290.610:371.27:217:27Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:214.15:173.711:050.511:101.37:217:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:544.16:033.511:460.511:471.57:227:24Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:324.16:553.412:320.57:227:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:184.17:593.212:301.71:280.67:237:22First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:154.09:213.11:261.82:390.77:237:21First Quarter29Sat
30Sun8:293.910:413.22:412.03:590.77:247:19First Quarter30Sun
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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