Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : 3:17 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 36m at 8:12 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727520
Common Questions About Tides

Cedar Key, FL Tides - Aug 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:153.73:524.410:001.010:400.16:528:23Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:533.84:464.210:510.911:210.46:538:23Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:303.95:413.911:420.86:548:22Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:073.96:373.512:000.812:350.86:548:21Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:464.07:363.212:391.11:310.86:558:20Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:293.98:472.91:191.42:340.96:558:19Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:203.910:092.82:071.73:470.96:568:19Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:223.811:262.93:091.94:590.86:578:18Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:273.84:182.06:010.76:578:17Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:293.011:27 AM3.95:242.06:540.66:588:16Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:193.212:213.96:241.97:380.56:588:15Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:583.31:094.07:161.78:140.46:598:14New Moon12Mon
13Tue2:323.41:524.08:011.68:470.56:598:13New Moon13Tue
14Wed3:033.52:314.08:411.49:180.57:008:12New Moon14Wed
15Thu3:303.63:084.09:191.39:480.67:008:11New Moon15Thu
16Fri3:563.73:464.09:561.210:180.67:018:11Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:233.84:243.910:331.110:490.77:028:10Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:513.95:073.811:121.011:220.97:028:09Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:224.05:533.611:540.911:571.17:038:08Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:584.16:463.412:410.87:038:07First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:394.17:493.212:371.31:370.87:048:05First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:294.19:103.01:261.62:450.77:048:04First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:324.110:383.12:291.84:030.67:058:03First Quarter23Fri
24Sat9:464.111:523.23:471.95:150.47:058:02Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:594.35:021.96:210.37:068:01Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:523.412:064.46:101.77:180.17:068:00Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:413.61:084.67:111.48:080.17:077:59Full Moon27Tue
28Wed2:233.72:044.68:061.18:530.27:077:58Full Moon28Wed
29Thu3:003.92:574.68:560.89:340.37:087:57Full Moon29Thu
30Fri3:354.03:474.49:440.610:130.67:097:56Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:104.14:374.210:310.510:500.97:097:54Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 11:44 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 41% 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 Third Quarter (41% 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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