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 6h 57m 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 - Jan 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:073.61:552.97:24-1.07:081.07:255:45Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:483.72:312.98:01-1.07:491.07:265:45Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:263.63:042.98:36-0.98:280.97:265:46Full Moon3Thu
4Fri2:043.53:362.99:09-0.89:060.97:265:47Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:413.44:072.99:41-0.69:440.87:265:47Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun3:193.34:382.910:13-0.410:230.87:265:48Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:593.15:092.910:45-0.211:060.87:275:49Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:442.85:432.911:180.011:530.77:275:50Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:352.56:222.811:550.37:275:50Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:382.27:082.812:510.712:410.67:275:51Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri8:062.08:052.92:040.61:420.97:275:52Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat9:442.19:063.03:210.42:561.17:275:53Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:042.210:023.24:290.04:041.27:275:54Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:062.55:26-0.45:061.27:275:55Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:562.76:16-0.76:011.17:275:55Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed1:392.87:02-1.06:511.07:265:56New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:293.72:182.97:44-1.27:370.97:265:57New Moon17Thu
18Fri1:143.92:563.08:25-1.38:210.77:265:58New Moon18Fri
19Sat2:003.93:333.09:06-1.29:060.67:265:59Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun2:473.84:093.09:48-1.09:530.47:266:00Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon3:373.64:463.010:29-0.710:440.37:256:00Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:313.35:243.011:10-0.311:390.37:256:01Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:312.96:053.011:540.17:256:02First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:402.56:533.012:420.212:420.67:246:03First Quarter24Thu
25Fri8:122.27:523.01:580.21:411.07:246:04First Quarter25Fri
26Sat9:572.19:013.13:220.02:541.27:246:05Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:222.210:063.24:39-0.34:061.37:236:05Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:222.45:41-0.55:111.27:236:06Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue1:052.66:30-0.76:071.17:226:07Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:392.77:11-0.86:540.97:226:08Full Moon30Wed
31Thu12:383.42:102.87:46-0.87:350.87:216:09Full Moon31Thu
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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