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 5h 39m 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 - Aug 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:393.32:284.38:441.89:450.06:528:24Full Moon1Thu
2Fri4:123.43:154.29:301.610:200.26:538:23Full Moon2Fri
3Sat4:413.44:004.110:131.410:520.46:538:22Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:093.54:453.910:561.311:230.76:548:21Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:363.65:313.711:391.211:530.96:558:21Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:033.76:193.412:221.16:558:20Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:333.87:113.212:231.21:091.16:568:19Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:053.88:152.912:551.52:031.06:568:18Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:453.89:392.81:321.83:081.06:578:17Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat8:343.811:072.82:212.04:200.86:578:16Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun9:353.83:302.25:270.66:588:15Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:242.910:39 AM3.94:442.36:280.46:598:15Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:243.111:39 AM4.15:512.37:210.26:598:14Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:083.212:354.26:512.28:060.07:008:13New Moon14Wed
15Thu2:453.31:294.47:442.08:470.07:008:12New Moon15Thu
16Fri3:183.42:194.58:321.79:260.07:018:11New Moon16Fri
17Sat3:483.53:074.59:171.510:040.17:018:10New Moon17Sat
18Sun4:183.63:574.410:021.210:420.37:028:09Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:473.84:494.210:490.911:190.67:028:08Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:183.95:444.011:390.711:561.07:038:07Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:514.16:443.612:320.67:048:06First Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:284.27:523.212:341.41:300.57:048:05First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:114.29:202.91:141.82:400.57:058:04First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:054.211:012.92:052.14:020.57:058:03First Quarter24Sat
25Sun9:144.13:152.35:210.47:068:02Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:253.010:32 AM4.14:362.46:300.37:068:00Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:233.111:45 AM4.25:512.27:260.27:077:59Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:023.312:494.26:552.08:110.27:077:58Full Moon28Wed
29Thu2:343.41:434.37:491.78:480.37:087:57Full Moon29Thu
30Fri3:023.52:304.28:351.49:200.57:087:56Full Moon30Fri
31Sat3:283.63:124.29:161.29:500.77:097:55Full Moon31Sat
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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