Tides Today & Tomorrow in Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : 1:32 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 06m at 5:55 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727535
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL Tides - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:552.26:023.012:160.411:53 AM0.87:236:11Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:321.76:442.91:350.312:431.37:226:12Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue10:371.77:382.92:560.12:061.67:216:13Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:132.04:01-0.13:231.77:216:14Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:412.14:57-0.34:241.67:206:14Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:022.35:45-0.55:171.57:196:15Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:232.46:28-0.76:041.37:196:16Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:452.57:05-0.86:451.17:186:17New Moon8Sun
9Mon12:273.52:052.67:39-0.97:230.97:176:18New Moon9Mon
10Tue1:003.62:242.78:10-0.97:570.87:176:18New Moon10Tue
11Wed1:333.62:432.78:39-0.88:310.67:166:19New Moon11Wed
12Thu2:063.63:042.89:07-0.69:040.57:156:20Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:423.43:292.99:33-0.39:390.47:146:21Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:233.13:583.09:560.010:180.47:146:22Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:092.84:313.010:180.411:060.37:136:22Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:042.45:093.110:400.87:126:23First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:092.15:533.112:130.311:07 AM1.27:116:24First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:471.86:493.11:470.111:48 AM1.67:106:25First Quarter18Wed
19Thu11:072.08:033.23:13-0.22:461.87:096:25First Quarter19Thu
20Fri11:592.39:303.44:20-0.64:051.77:086:26Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:332.65:19-0.95:061.57:076:27Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:032.86:11-1.26:011.27:066:27Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:333.06:58-1.46:510.87:056:28Full Moon23Mon
24Tue12:384.22:013.27:40-1.47:380.47:046:29Full Moon24Tue
25Wed1:254.12:283.38:18-1.18:220.17:036:30Full Moon25Wed
26Thu2:103.92:553.48:54-0.89:07-0.17:026:30Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:563.63:223.49:28-0.39:52-0.27:016:31Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:443.13:523.49:590.310:40-0.17:006:32Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:372.64:243.310:270.811:340.06:596:32Waning Gibbous29Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8727535)

Common Questions About Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL today?

Slack tide in Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL is approximately 9:43 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 Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL?

Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 Shell Mound, 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 Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL?

Tide predictions for Shell Mound, 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 Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL?

Tide data for Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8727535. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8727535.

What is the moon phase in Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL is First Quarter (46% illuminated). This places Shell Mound, 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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