Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : 6:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 5:56 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 - Jan 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:421.110:38-0.66:454:59New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:05-0.66:454:59Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:141.011:23-0.56:465:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:410.911:27-0.46:465:01Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:030.711:15-0.36:465:02Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:150.58:400.310:55-0.16:465:02First Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:000.410:120.06:465:03First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:550.64:280.06:465:04First Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:160.84:32-0.36:465:05First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:551.05:13-0.56:465:05Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:451.16:08-0.76:465:06Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:421.27:12-0.86:465:07Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon9:421.38:18-0.96:465:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:421.39:17-1.06:465:09Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:391.310:09-1.06:465:10Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:51-0.96:465:11Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:301.111:24-0.76:465:11Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:170.911:42-0.46:455:12Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:020.511:24-0.16:455:13Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:470.24:550.39:360.06:455:14Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:030.63:16-0.16:455:15Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:350.74:03-0.36:445:16Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:170.84:49-0.56:445:17Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:050.95:37-0.66:445:18Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:560.96:29-0.66:435:18Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:460.97:24-0.76:435:19Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:341.08:16-0.76:425:20New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:160.98:59-0.76:425:21New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:540.99:32-0.76:415:22New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:280.89:56-0.66:415:23New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:11-0.56:405:24New Moon31Fri
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 11:59 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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