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 2h 03m 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 - Mar 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:373.62:083.28:20-0.38:270.16:586:33New Moon1Thu
2Fri2:113.52:293.38:440.08:590.06:576:33Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:473.32:543.49:060.39:33-0.16:566:34Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:283.03:233.49:260.610:12-0.16:556:35Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:172.73:583.49:441.011:010.06:546:35Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:152.34:403.410:031.36:536:36First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:312.05:343.312:150.110:21 AM1.76:516:37First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:443.21:580.06:506:37First Quarter8Thu
9Fri11:362.38:173.23:24-0.23:122.06:496:38First Quarter9Fri
10Sat11:542.69:563.44:27-0.54:221.66:486:39Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:182.86:20-0.86:181.27:477:39Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:093.71:423.17:07-0.97:090.77:467:40Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:064.02:063.47:49-0.87:560.27:457:40Full Moon13Tue
14Wed1:544.02:293.68:27-0.68:40-0.37:437:41Full Moon14Wed
15Thu2:393.92:533.89:01-0.39:22-0.57:427:42Full Moon15Thu
16Fri3:223.63:183.99:340.110:04-0.67:417:42Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:063.33:453.910:030.610:46-0.57:407:43Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:532.84:143.810:301.011:32-0.37:397:43Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:452.44:493.610:491.47:387:44Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:492.15:293.312:240.010:51 AM1.77:367:45Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:203.11:350.37:357:45Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:282.83:110.57:347:46Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:072.34:320.44:232.07:337:46Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:012.55:260.35:211.77:327:47Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:092.76:090.16:061.37:317:47Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:093.21:222.96:450.16:460.97:297:48Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:493.41:353.17:180.17:240.67:287:49Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:243.51:483.37:480.17:590.27:277:49New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:563.62:033.58:170.28:32-0.17:267:50New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:283.62:233.78:440.49:05-0.37:257:50New Moon30Fri
31Sat3:023.52:463.89:100.79:39-0.47:247:51New Moon31Sat
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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