Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 5:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:56 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - Oct 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:581.36:120.85:425:34New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:301.58:130.75:425:33New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:360.55:435:32Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:111.610:470.55:445:30Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:571.711:580.45:445:29Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:461.71:120.45:455:28First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:401.72:220.45:455:27First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:411.63:170.55:465:26First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:511.54:000.55:475:24First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:061.44:320.65:475:23Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:151.34:510.85:485:22Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:211.210:261.14:410.95:495:21Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:331.110:011.24:481.03:141.05:495:20Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:081.36:140.95:505:19Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:241.47:190.75:515:18Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:451.58:150.75:515:17Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:121.59:020.65:525:15Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:451.69:460.55:535:14Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat10:320.55:535:13Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:221.611:220.45:545:12Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:021.612:190.45:555:11Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:451.61:200.45:555:10Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:321.62:160.45:565:09Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:301.53:010.45:575:08Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:561.43:350.55:585:07Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:381.23:520.75:585:06Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:001.09:171.12:421.03:250.85:595:05Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:201.25:080.86:005:05Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:401.46:290.66:015:04New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:121.57:420.46:015:03New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:541.68:490.26:025:02New Moon31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8729840)

Common Questions About Pensacola, FL Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Pensacola, FL today?

Slack tide in Pensacola, FL is approximately 11:30 pm — 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 Pensacola, FL?

Pensacola, FL is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Pensacola, 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 Pensacola, FL?

Tide predictions for Pensacola, 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 Pensacola, FL?

Tide data for Pensacola, FL is sourced from NOAA Station #8729840. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8729840.

What is the moon phase in Pensacola, FL tonight?

Tonight the moon over Pensacola, FL is First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Pensacola, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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