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 5h 40m 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 - Aug 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:171.34:180.36:067:43First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:541.45:210.26:077:42First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:431.66:180.16:077:41Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:391.67:160.16:087:41Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:371.68:130.06:097:40Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed9:321.79:050.06:097:39Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:221.79:470.16:107:38Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:071.610:180.16:107:37Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:461.610:410.26:117:36Full Moon9Sat
10Sun12:231.510:540.36:127:36Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:011.410:500.56:127:35Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue1:431.210:200.66:137:34Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:351.09:460.76:147:33Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:521.03:550.911:000.87:180.86:147:32Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:501.212:460.66:157:31Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:071.33:120.56:157:30Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:451.54:360.36:167:29Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:451.65:430.26:177:28Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:581.76:460.06:177:27Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:091.97:46-0.16:187:26Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:152.08:42-0.16:187:25Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:172.09:320.06:197:24New Moon22Fri
23Sat11:181.910:140.16:197:23New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:201.710:470.36:207:21New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:261.511:050.66:217:20New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:391.210:300.96:217:19Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:371.010:210.76:227:18Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:461.312:280.66:227:17Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:131.52:100.46:237:16First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:541.63:410.36:237:15First Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:491.74:550.36:247:13First Quarter31Sun
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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