Cedar Key tides today
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↓ falling · low 10:07 pm (1.7 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:50–5:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 3:00–6:00 pm Good beach day · 7/10
- Waves · water 1.7 ft · 72 °F slight · 2.8 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 11 mph · 72 °F from the NE, gusts 27 · clear
- Sun 7:42 am–6:49 pm 11 h 7 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:47 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:47 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:20–11:50 am great day · 10/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 8:00 am tomorrow. NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Today in Cedar Key there are high tides at 2:59 am (4.4 ft) and 4:55 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 10:16 am and 10:07 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:07 pm. The sun rises at 7:42 am and sets at 6:49 pm: 11 h 7 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:47 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:08 am to 4:08 am and from 2:40 pm to 4:40 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 1.7 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph). Clear, 72 °F.
Fishing in Cedar Key today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:55 pm, coefficient 89
- Major period 2:40–4:40 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), moderate offshore wind (16 mph) and some swell (1.7 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:50 pm to 4:40 pm, combines the 4:55 pm high tide, a major period and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 2:10 am to 4:00 am, with the 2:59 am high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:16 am low tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind.
Species with the most records nearby: striped mullet, gray snapper, black sea bass and spotted seatrout. October is one of the months when these are seen most: gray snapper. What you can catch
Beach day in Cedar Key
Is it a beach day?
3 good hoursRip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 81 °F: beach weather
- Calm for swimming: 1.7 ft waves
- UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 72 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 10:16 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.7 ft
1.7 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 72 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 50
Max UV 6 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate offshore wind (17 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 10:07 pm
Low tide at 10:16 am and 10:07 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:59 am and 4:55 pm.
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, a calm sea, water at 72 °F and low tide at 10:16 am, though with moderate offshore wind.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Cedar Key
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- City Beach 0.4 mi · E
- Restrooms
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Florida (Florida Healthy Beaches Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Cedar Key
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:59 am 4.4 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 10:16 am -0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:55 pm 3.5 ft · coef. 89
- ▼ Next low tide 10:07 pm 1.7 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 1 h 41 min to low tide at 10:07 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 2:59 am high tide and 89 for the 4:55 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on July 14 (4.6 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-1.5 ft).
Mixed: two high and two low tides a day, but of quite different heights.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 93, 5.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 39, 2.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:42 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 2:59 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 10:16 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 4:55 pm · 3.5 ft | Low tide 10:07 pm · 1.7 ft | Coef. 91 | 91% | Major periods 2:08 am · 2:40 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:43 am · 6:49 pm | High tide 3:38 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 11:04 am · -0.6 ft | High tide 5:47 pm · 3.3 ft | Low tide 10:48 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 86 | 84% | Major periods 3:12 am · 3:45 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:43 am · 6:48 pm | High tide 4:22 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 11:55 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 6:41 pm · 3.1 ft | Low tide 11:35 pm · 1.9 ft | Coef. 78 | 74% | Major periods 4:17 am · 4:48 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:44 am · 6:47 pm | High tide 5:13 am · 4.2 ft | Low tide 12:50 pm · 0.0 ft | High tide 7:38 pm · 2.9 ft | — | Coef. 68 | 63% | Major periods 5:19 am · 5:48 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:45 am · 5:46 pm | Low tide 12:32 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 5:15 am · 3.9 ft | Low tide 12:52 pm · 0.4 ft | High tide 7:42 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:17 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:46 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 12:44 am · 1.8 ft | High tide 6:32 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 2:05 pm · 0.7 ft | High tide 8:49 pm · 2.8 ft | Coef. 50 | 41% | Major periods 6:10 am · 6:34 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:46 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:14 am · 1.6 ft | High tide 8:15 am · 3.2 ft | Low tide 3:19 pm · 1.0 ft | High tide 9:43 pm · 3.0 ft | Coef. 52 | 30% | Major periods 6:58 am · 7:21 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Cedar Key station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Cedar Key. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Cedar Key
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.9 ft
- Significant1.7 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.6 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.6 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.6 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southwest and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Sunday 1: 1.8 ft with a period of 3 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 74.3 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.7 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:26 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station CKYF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Cedar Key today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.5 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (10 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:16 am)
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
Rip current risk today: low · tomorrow: low (NWS)
Rip currents can still form near jetties, piers and reefs: swim near a lifeguard.
Surf height from the NWS, today: up to 1.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:18 am · sunrise 7:42 am · sunset 6:49 pm · last light 7:14 pm
- Tide: high 2:59 am (4.4 ft), low 10:16 am (-0.6 ft), high 4:55 pm (3.5 ft) and low 10:07 pm (1.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 71.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 4 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 7:18 am to 11:00 am, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Cedar Key today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (10:16 am): little current from 10:00 am to 10:31 am
- 0.3 ft swell at 3 s from the north-northwest: barely any surge
- Moderate offshore wind (14 mph): it pushes surface swimmers away from shore
- 0.2 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 2:59 am (2:40–3:20 am), low tide 10:16 am (10:00–10:31 am), high tide 4:55 pm (4:30–5:30 pm) and low tide 10:07 pm (9:40–10:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:14 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:47 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at low tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind. Also worth a look from 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with slack water at high tide, little swell and weak current, though with moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in Cedar Key
Now in Cedar Key
- Low / high
- 61 / 82 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 64 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 46
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 65° | 63° | 61° | 65° | 78° | 82° | 78° | 72° |
| Wind (mph) | 10 NE | 11 NNE | 12 NNE | 12 NNE | 16 NE | 16 NE | 13 NE | 12 NE |
| Gusts | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 28 |
| Waves | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 72° 12 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 69° 11 NNE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 11 NNE 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 12 NE 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 70° 12 NE 1.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 79° 12 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 81° 11 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 78° 10 NE 1.4 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 61 / 82 °F | 17 mph NE | 1.7 ft | 2:59 am · 4:55 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 67 / 83 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.4 ft | 3:38 am · 5:47 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 82 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 4:22 am · 6:41 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 82 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.6 ft | 5:13 am · 7:38 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 76 °F | 11 mph ENE | 1.8 ft | 5:15 am · 7:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 78 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 6:32 am · 8:49 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 62 / 78 °F | 8 mph NE | 1.8 ft | 8:15 am · 9:43 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 78 °F | 8 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 9:56 am · 10:27 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 64 / 75 °F | 9 mph SSW | 2.4 ft | 11:13 am · 11:05 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 73 °F | 7 mph SW | 3.1 ft | 12:14 pm · 11:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 72 °F | 6 mph NW | 3.0 ft | 1:02 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 72 °F | 9 mph N | 1.8 ft | 12:11 am · 1:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 57 / 72 °F | 8 mph N | 1.6 ft | 12:42 am · 2:21 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 70 °F | 8 mph N | 1.3 ft | 1:12 am · 2:57 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 67° / 83° 1.4 ft
- Fri 30 Light drizzle 66° / 82° 1.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 68° / 82° 1.6 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 67° / 76° 1.8 ft
- Mon 2 Light rain 64° / 78° 1.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 62° / 78° 1.8 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 64° / 78° 1.0 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, much wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+2.4 °F; normal high: 80 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:26 pm (local time).
The sun in Cedar Key
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:50 am
- Full dark 7:42 pm
- Civil dawn 7:18 am
- Civil dusk 7:14 pm
- Solar noon 1:16 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 7 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:17 pm
- Full dark 7:42 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,228 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cedar Key
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:08–4:08 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:40–4:40 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:01–11:01 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:17–9:17 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Cedar Key
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- No. 4 Bridge Fishing Pier 1.9 mi
- Tides Turn Fishing Charters 0.3 mi
- Cedar Key Marina - Gulf Side Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 45 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 0.4 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Cedar Key Number 4 Bridge Boat Ramp Facilities: 1 lane · 8 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 1.9 mi
- Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - Shell Mound Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) Facilities: 1 lane · 4 trailer spaces · restrooms · free 5.2 mi
- Shell Mound Park and Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 12 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 5.2 mi
- Marina 0.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Very shallowVery shallow and flat: even 3.1 mi from shore the water is less than 16 ft deep.
From the shoreline (1,100 ft from Cedar Key) out to sea, heading southwest.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Very shallow: the water doesn't reach 16 ft within 3.1 mi. Cast far from the beach, ideally around high tide.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Cedar KeyTides nearby
- Suwannee15 mi
- Port Inglis19 mi
- Shired Island20 mi
- Yankeetown21 mi
- Horseshoe Beach26 mi
- Ozello31 mi
- Homosassa35 mi
- Broscan42 mi
- Stewart City42 mi
- Steinhatchee43 mi
Cedar Key at a glance
- Town or city of about 703 people. Coordinates: 29.139° N, 83.035° W.
- It is 290 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 15 min later and sets 7 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Cedar Key, is 0.3 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southwest.
Questions about Cedar KeyQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cedar Key?
Today in Cedar Key there are high tides at 2:59 am (4.4 ft) and 4:55 pm (3.5 ft) and low tides at 10:16 am and 10:07 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Cedar Key?
At 6:49 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cedar Key?
At 7:43 am. First light comes at 6:50 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:08–4:08 am, Minor 10:01–11:01 am, Major 2:40–4:40 pm, Minor 8:17–9:17 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Cedar Key?
Overcast, from 61 °F to 82 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (11 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cedar Key?
Slight (Douglas 3): 1.7 ft waves with a period of 2.8 s from the northeast. The water is 72.1 °F.
When is the best time to visit Cedar Key?
The best time to visit Cedar Key is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 74 °F to 86 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Cedar Key (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).