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 9h 25m 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 - Sep 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:021.99:090.16:257:12Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:031.89:490.36:257:11New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:041.610:200.56:267:10New Moon3Tue
4Wed1:081.410:330.86:267:08New Moon4Wed
5Thu2:300.92:211.25:440.99:141.06:277:07Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri2:041.110:050.86:287:06Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat2:141.311:520.66:287:05Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:351.51:150.56:297:03Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:051.62:420.56:297:02First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:471.74:010.46:307:01First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:441.75:050.46:307:00First Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:591.75:590.46:316:58First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:151.76:440.46:316:57Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:171.77:230.46:326:56Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:101.77:570.46:336:55Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:591.68:240.56:336:53Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:521.58:440.76:346:52Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:551.48:440.86:346:51Full Moon18Wed
19Thu1:561.01:131.25:461.07:561.06:356:50Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:141.28:220.86:356:48Full Moon20Fri
21Sat1:121.310:030.76:366:47Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:251.511:210.56:366:46Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:561.712:450.46:376:44Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:411.82:250.36:386:43Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:411.93:550.36:386:42Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:561.95:050.26:396:41Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:221.96:010.26:396:39Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat7:401.96:480.26:406:38Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:471.86:280.45:405:37Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:511.77:000.65:415:36Waning Crescent30Mon
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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