Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 5:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:331.311:160.46:067:43Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun2:071.110:260.66:077:42Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:470.92:450.910:070.89:380.76:077:42Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:291.04:030.712:420.76:087:41Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:311.23:370.56:087:40Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:521.34:320.46:097:39Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:331.45:260.36:107:38Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:311.56:220.16:107:38Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:361.77:200.06:117:37Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:391.88:16-0.16:127:36Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:391.99:07-0.16:127:35Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:361.99:52-0.16:137:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:331.910:300.06:137:33New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:311.711:010.26:147:32New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:331.511:190.56:157:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:421.210:530.86:157:30Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:170.910:210.76:167:29Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:191.212:500.56:167:28Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:451.52:470.46:177:27First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:301.64:170.26:187:26First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:321.75:300.26:187:25First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:451.86:340.16:197:24Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun7:571.87:330.16:197:23Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:001.88:230.16:207:22Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:551.89:040.26:207:21Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:421.79:340.36:217:19Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:261.69:550.56:227:18Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:091.410:030.66:227:17Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:581.39:300.86:237:16Full Moon29Sat
30Sun2:521.01:581.17:110.98:040.96:237:15Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:201.13:201.09:480.85:290.96:247:14Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 11:30 pm — 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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