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 5h 09m 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 - Jan 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:540.63:540.16:454:58Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:180.94:30-0.26:454:59Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:001.05:18-0.56:465:00Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon7:481.26:12-0.76:465:00Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:421.27:12-0.86:465:01Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:361.38:18-0.86:465:02New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:301.29:18-0.86:465:03New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:181.210:00-0.86:465:03New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:42-0.76:465:04New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:001.011:06-0.66:465:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:360.911:18-0.46:465:06Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:000.611:00-0.26:465:07Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:000.47:060.310:00-0.16:465:08Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:060.48:540.06:465:08First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:060.55:54-0.16:465:09First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:300.74:24-0.36:465:10First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:060.84:48-0.46:465:11First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:540.95:30-0.56:465:12Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:421.06:18-0.66:455:13Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:361.17:12-0.76:455:14Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:301.18:06-0.86:455:14Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:181.28:54-0.96:445:15Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:061.19:36-0.96:445:16Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:541.010:12-0.86:445:17Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:36-0.66:435:18Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:480.810:48-0.46:435:19Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:420.56:420.110:24-0.19:180.16:425:20Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:480.23:300.48:360.16:425:21Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:540.61:30-0.16:425:21Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat4:360.83:06-0.46:415:22Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun5:360.94:12-0.66:405:23Third 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 11:30 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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