Cedar Key sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8727520, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Cedar Key in lots like City Beach Park Lot, Dock Street Lot, 2nd Street Parking. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from Free and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Cedar Key, don't miss the Steamed Cedar Key Clams at Tony's Seafood Restaurant. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Cedar Key from Cedar Key City Marina, including the Island Hopper Eco Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoCedar Key hosts Sunset at the City Dock and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Cedar Key into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeNo. The city's public beach sits inside the parcel the code defines as the public park, where both drinking and possessing an opened alcoholic beverage container are banned outright. Source: City of Cedar Key Code of Ordinances, Ch. 2 General Ordinances, Art. II Health, Safety and Welfare, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Cedar Key, the sun sets at 7:20 PM today — about 11h 55m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:25 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Cedar Key update at the top of the conditions page.