Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 40m at 6:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:07 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - Dec 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:121.612:51-0.46:284:47Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:031.41:38-0.36:284:47Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:501.22:12-0.16:294:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:291.02:260.16:304:47Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:020.79:210.71:300.36:314:48Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu8:190.811:380.36:324:48Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:161.05:490.26:324:48Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:301.16:260.06:334:48Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:501.27:07-0.26:344:48Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:171.27:52-0.36:344:48New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:511.28:38-0.36:354:48New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:311.39:25-0.46:364:49New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:151.310:10-0.46:364:49New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:571.310:51-0.46:374:49Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:28-0.46:384:50Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:361.211:59-0.46:384:50Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:101.212:24-0.46:394:50Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:411.012:40-0.36:404:51First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:020.812:38-0.16:404:51First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:430.68:060.512:160.16:414:52First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:230.710:210.26:414:52First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:310.95:110.06:424:53Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:571.15:55-0.36:424:53Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:361.26:51-0.56:434:54Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:271.37:55-0.76:434:54Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:241.49:00-0.86:434:55Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:221.49:59-0.86:444:55Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:53-0.86:444:56Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:171.311:39-0.76:444:57Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:051.212:16-0.66:454:57Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:470.912:41-0.46:454:58Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 12:34 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 Pensacola, FL?

Pensacola, FL is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 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 (65% illuminated). This places Pensacola, 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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