Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : 10:51 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 53m at 3:41 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:113.35:580.46:180.66:508:08Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:273.712:473.66:480.57:120.16:498:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:283.81:213.87:340.78:02-0.46:488:09Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:253.81:544.18:150.98:50-0.76:478:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun3:193.72:294.28:551.29:38-0.86:468:10Full Moon5Sun
6Mon4:123.53:054.39:331.510:26-0.86:468:11Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:083.33:444.310:121.711:15-0.66:458:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:033.14:274.110:541.86:448:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:572.95:163.912:05-0.311:41 AM1.96:438:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:532.76:153.512:580.012:371.96:438:13Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat8:552.77:273.21:550.41:471.96:428:14Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun9:542.89:003.03:010.73:141.76:418:14Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon10:433.010:343.04:080.94:351.46:418:15Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:243.211:453.05:041.05:391.06:408:16Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:583.45:511.16:300.76:408:16Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:423.212:303.56:311.27:130.46:398:17Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:313.212:583.77:071.37:520.16:388:18Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:143.31:263.87:421.48:28-0.16:388:18New Moon18Sat
19Sun2:543.31:523.98:151.69:03-0.26:378:19New Moon19Sun
20Mon3:343.22:204.08:471.79:37-0.26:378:19New Moon20Mon
21Tue4:143.22:494.09:201.810:13-0.36:368:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed4:553.13:234.09:551.810:51-0.26:368:21Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:383.04:014.010:331.911:33-0.26:368:21Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:223.04:473.911:181.96:358:22Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:093.05:433.812:190.012:111.96:358:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:593.06:513.61:100.11:141.86:348:23First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:543.18:123.42:090.32:291.66:348:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue9:483.29:433.33:130.53:481.36:348:24First Quarter28Tue
29Wed10:353.411:063.44:160.74:570.86:338:25Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:173.75:130.95:580.36:338:25Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:193.511:57 AM4.06:051.26:55-0.26:338:26Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 7:16 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 7% 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 Waxing Crescent (7% 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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