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 6h 29m at 5:56 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:001.75:580.36:257:12First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:151.76:520.36:257:11Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:211.77:390.36:267:10Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:151.78:180.36:267:09Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:021.78:490.46:277:07Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat10:451.69:110.56:277:06Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:301.59:210.76:287:05Full Moon7Sun
8Mon12:231.38:580.86:297:04Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:271.01:301.26:241.07:571.06:297:02Full Moon9Tue
10Wed1:491.12:571.08:550.95:201.06:307:01Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:451.310:220.76:307:00Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:551.511:300.66:316:59Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:201.612:540.56:316:57Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:011.72:480.46:326:56Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:591.84:180.36:326:55Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:161.95:260.26:336:54Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:401.96:220.16:346:52Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:562.07:120.16:346:51Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri9:021.97:570.36:356:50Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:081.88:370.56:356:49Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:191.69:080.76:366:47New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:461.49:101.06:366:46New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:371.17:330.86:376:45New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:371.49:590.66:376:44Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:581.611:190.56:386:42Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:311.712:310.46:396:41Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat2:131.81:510.46:396:40First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:031.82:160.45:405:39First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:041.83:270.35:405:37First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:171.84:220.45:415:36First Quarter30Tue
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Pensacola, FL in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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