Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 9:53 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:463.84:522.910:08-0.59:581.57:085:33Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon3:263.75:312.810:48-0.310:431.57:095:33Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:133.56:142.811:32-0.211:371.57:105:33Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:113.37:042.812:230.17:105:33Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:243.08:002.812:461.41:250.47:115:34Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:582.88:563.02:081.12:340.67:125:34Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:372.89:463.23:280.73:400.87:135:34Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:002.910:323.54:360.14:391.07:135:34Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:103.15:35-0.55:331.27:145:34Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue1:103.26:30-1.06:231.37:155:34New Moon10Tue
11Wed2:033.27:20-1.37:091.47:165:35New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:414.22:523.18:07-1.47:531.47:165:35New Moon12Thu
13Fri1:244.23:383.08:52-1.48:361.47:175:35Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:084.14:212.99:37-1.29:201.37:175:35Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:543.95:012.810:21-0.810:071.37:185:36Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:433.65:392.711:03-0.410:581.27:195:36Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:373.36:162.711:440.011:551.17:195:37First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:372.96:582.712:270.47:205:37First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:492.57:472.71:021.01:160.87:205:37First Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:262.28:402.82:240.92:151.17:215:38First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:042.29:313.03:450.53:191.37:215:38Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:222.310:173.14:500.24:171.47:225:39Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:222.55:42-0.25:101.57:225:39Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:082.66:26-0.55:571.57:235:40Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:472.77:04-0.76:401.57:235:40Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:133.52:222.87:39-0.87:191.47:245:41Full Moon26Thu
27Fri12:483.52:562.88:13-0.97:561.47:245:42Full Moon27Fri
28Sat1:243.63:282.88:46-0.98:321.37:245:42Full Moon28Sat
29Sun2:003.64:002.89:19-0.99:091.27:255:43Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon2:393.64:312.89:55-0.89:491.17:255:44Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:213.55:032.810:31-0.610:310.97:255:44Waning 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 12:47 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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