Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 11h 52m 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 - Apr 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:370.411:380.77:110.23:490.35:386:07Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:490.65:570.56:530.25:376:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:540.98:460.05:366:08Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:211.110:02-0.25:356:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:021.311:13-0.35:336:09Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:511.45:326:10Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:461.412:32-0.35:316:10Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:491.31:55-0.35:306:11Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:591.33:07-0.25:296:12Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:131.24:01-0.25:276:12Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:191.14:39-0.15:266:13Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:161.05:060.05:256:13Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:110.85:200.15:246:14Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:150.65:090.33:470.65:236:15Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:330.73:560.56:100.45:226:15Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:160.97:230.35:216:16New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:181.08:120.15:196:17New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:291.28:580.05:186:17New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:551.39:48-0.15:176:18New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:351.410:48-0.15:166:19Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:241.45:156:19Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:191.512:00-0.25:146:20Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:171.51:16-0.25:136:20Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:191.52:24-0.35:126:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:271.43:16-0.35:116:22First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:431.34:58-0.26:107:22First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:051.15:290.06:097:23Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:400.85:450.36:087:24Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:320.85:000.56:280.46:077:24Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:201.07:580.16:067:25Full Moon30Thu
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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