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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL.
Next low tide : in 6h 08m at 11:42 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:00 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8727535
Common Questions About Tides

Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL Tides - Feb 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:203.43:162.89:19-0.59:200.57:226:12Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:583.23:422.99:43-0.29:560.47:216:13Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat3:402.94:123.010:040.210:380.47:206:13Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:302.64:463.010:240.611:330.37:206:14First Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:272.25:263.110:450.97:196:15First Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:391.96:133.112:520.211:10 AM1.37:186:16First Quarter6Tue
7Wed9:531.77:153.12:270.011:53 AM1.77:186:17First Quarter7Wed
8Thu11:442.08:353.23:43-0.43:141.87:176:17Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:182.34:46-0.84:251.77:166:18Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:482.65:41-1.15:251.47:166:19Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:172.86:31-1.46:191.07:156:20Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:054.11:453.07:15-1.57:080.67:146:21Full Moon12Mon
13Tue12:544.22:123.17:56-1.47:540.37:136:21Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:414.12:393.38:33-1.18:390.07:126:22Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:263.83:073.49:07-0.79:25-0.27:116:23Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:143.43:353.49:40-0.210:12-0.27:116:24Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:042.94:063.410:090.411:03-0.17:106:24Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:592.34:403.310:340.97:096:25Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:041.95:183.212:030.010:44 AM1.37:086:26Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:043.01:230.27:076:27Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:082.82:540.27:066:27Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:432.14:060.03:341.97:056:28Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:442.35:02-0.14:361.77:046:29Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:532.45:47-0.35:251.47:036:29Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:072.66:24-0.56:071.17:026:30Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:023.41:232.76:57-0.56:460.87:016:31New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:353.61:382.97:26-0.57:210.57:006:31New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:063.61:513.07:54-0.57:550.36:596:32New Moon28Wed
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 2:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated). This places Shell Mound, Cedar Key, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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