Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : 2:23 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 7:22 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:473.04:333.810:591.611:520.06:508:07Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:332.95:123.611:381.76:498:08Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:232.85:593.412:350.212:241.86:488:09Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:222.76:573.21:250.51:231.96:488:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu9:302.78:153.02:260.72:401.96:478:10Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri10:302.89:473.03:360.84:011.76:468:10Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:173.011:053.14:400.85:081.36:458:11Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:553.25:330.86:041.06:458:12Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:083.212:283.46:200.96:520.66:448:12Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:023.412:593.67:020.97:360.26:438:13Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:523.51:293.87:421.08:19-0.16:428:14New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:393.52:004.08:211.29:00-0.46:428:14New Moon12Thu
13Fri3:253.52:324.18:591.39:43-0.56:418:15New Moon13Fri
14Sat4:153.43:084.29:371.510:28-0.66:408:15Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:073.33:484.210:191.711:16-0.56:408:16Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:023.24:344.111:041.86:398:17Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:583.05:294.012:08-0.411:56 AM1.96:398:17Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:572.96:343.71:04-0.112:581.96:388:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu9:012.97:543.42:060.22:131.86:388:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri10:003.09:303.33:150.43:371.56:378:19First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:493.210:583.34:210.74:521.16:378:20Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:313.55:180.85:560.66:368:20Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:103.412:093.76:081.06:510.26:368:21Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:103.412:443.96:521.27:39-0.16:358:21Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:023.41:174.07:331.38:22-0.36:358:22Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:473.41:504.18:111.59:01-0.46:358:23Full Moon26Thu
27Fri3:303.32:224.18:471.69:39-0.36:348:23Full Moon27Fri
28Sat4:113.32:554.19:231.710:15-0.26:348:24Full Moon28Sat
29Sun4:533.23:294.010:001.710:52-0.16:348:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:343.14:063.810:391.811:290.06:338:25Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:143.14:483.711:211.86:338:25Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 10:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (52% illuminated). This places Cedar Key, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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