Cedar Key Tide Charts & Fishing
Friday, November 13 · NOAA station 8727535 (Shell Mound)
Tides live · forecast as of 9:49 AM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
-0.1 ft
· Slack water
Next high
4:23 PM
2.6 ft · in 6h 33m
Next low
9:52 AM
-0.1 ft · in 2m
Wind
5 mph N
Light breeze
Fishing score
62 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 2:15 AM | 3.9 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 9:52 AM | -0.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 4:23 PM | 2.6 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 8:59 PM | 2.0 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 2:53 AM | 3.7 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 10:38 AM | 0.2 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | High | 5:23 PM | 2.5 ft |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Low | 9:30 PM | 2.1 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Cedar Key
Today in Cedar Key, high tide arrives at 2:15 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 4:23 PM (2.6 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 9:52 AM (-0.1 ft) and again at 8:59 PM (2.0 ft). That's a 4.0-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:54 AM and sets at 5:38 PM, under a waxing crescent (15% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 2:53 AM (3.7 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
55/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMExcellent
- 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMGood
strong outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:54 AM
- Sunset
- 5:38 PM
Waxing Crescent
15% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
63°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph Ngusts 8
- Waves
- 1.1 ft @ 4s
- Water temp
- 73°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
68° / 53°
Excellent
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
59° / 44°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Sun, Nov 15
69° / 44°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Mon, Nov 16
73° / 54°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Tue, Nov 17
75° / 60°
Very Good
Best: 6:00 AM–8:00 AM
Wed, Nov 18
71° / 63°
Very Good
Best: 4:30 AM–6:30 AM
Thu, Nov 19
77° / 64°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Cedar Key
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8727535; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:54 AM↓ 5:38 PM |
| TomorrowSat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:55 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:56 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:56 AM↓ 5:37 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:57 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:58 AM↓ 5:36 PM |
| Thu, Nov 19 |
| ↑ 6:59 AM↓ 5:35 PM |
What's Biting at Shell Mound
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current FWC regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Season: March – October (check season closures)
Baits: Live pilchards, Swimbaits, Topwater plugs
Work dock lights, mangrove edges, and passes on moving water. Summer beach snook cruise the first trough at first light.
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Season: April – August migration
Baits: Live crabs, Threadfin herring, Swimbaits
Stake out passes and beaches during the spring migration — hill tides in the Keys are legendary. Bow to the king when it jumps.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
Okuma Tundra Surf Spinning Rod — 7 ft, 2-Piece
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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
Eight inches of stainless with an internal spring that holds the jaws open, so you can work one-handed while the other hand is busy holding a fish.
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Shell Mound Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Cedar Key today?
High tide in Cedar Key today is at 2:15 AM (3.9 ft) and again at 4:23 PM (2.6 ft), measured at NOAA station 8727535 (Shell Mound).
›What time is low tide in Cedar Key today?
Low tide in Cedar Key today is at 9:52 AM (-0.1 ft) and again at 8:59 PM (2.0 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Cedar Key today?
Today's best fishing window at Cedar Key is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Excellent, 81/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Cedar Key in November?
In November, the most active species at Cedar Key are Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Cedar Key?
Yes — Shell Mound (NOAA station 8727535) is the closest official tide prediction station to Cedar Key, Florida, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Cedar Key plan around.
›How accurate is this Cedar Key tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8727535 (Shell Mound) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Shell Mound
This is the live tide dashboard for Shell Mound, built on NOAA station 8727535 (Shell Mound) on the Gulf Coast. Tide predictions update continuously, and the fishing score blends the tide swing with weather, light, and moon phase to point you at the best windows of the day. Shell Mound is the closest NOAA tide station to Cedar Key, Florida — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Cedar Key, these are the tide predictions to plan around.