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 11h 35m 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 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:211.49:12-0.36:274:47New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:041.410:02-0.36:284:47New Moon2Mon
3Tue11:481.410:50-0.36:294:47Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:34-0.36:304:47Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:291.412:12-0.36:314:48Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:041.312:42-0.26:314:48Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:341.21:02-0.26:324:48First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:561.11:04-0.16:334:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:050.911:040.612:500.16:344:48First Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:180.612:260.26:344:48First Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:460.810:160.36:354:48Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:501.05:310.06:364:49Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:121.26:10-0.26:364:49Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat8:481.37:05-0.46:374:49Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:371.48:08-0.66:384:50Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:351.59:13-0.76:384:50Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:361.510:15-0.86:394:50Full Moon17Tue
18Wed11:11-0.86:394:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:321.512:00-0.76:404:51Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:231.312:42-0.66:414:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:091.11:12-0.46:414:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:480.81:19-0.16:424:53Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:460.57:560.511:560.16:424:53Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:090.79:190.16:424:54Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:190.95:12-0.16:434:54Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:431.05:52-0.36:434:55Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:151.16:37-0.56:444:55Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:521.17:27-0.56:444:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:341.18:20-0.66:444:57New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:181.19:11-0.66:454:57New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:051.19:56-0.66:454:58New Moon31Tue
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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