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 9h 06m 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 - Jul 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:291.59:14-0.15:507:54Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:191.610:03-0.25:507:54New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:091.710:45-0.35:507:54New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:581.711:20-0.35:517:54New Moon4Mon
5Tue12:431.711:50-0.25:517:54New Moon5Tue
6Wed1:261.65:527:54Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:071.412:12-0.15:527:54Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:481.212:240.15:537:54Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat3:340.912:110.311:230.55:537:54First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:210.98:280.65:547:53First Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:151.14:580.35:547:53First Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:411.45:530.15:557:53First Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:251.56:53-0.15:557:53Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:181.77:58-0.25:567:52Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:171.89:02-0.35:567:52Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:171.810:00-0.35:577:52Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:161.810:46-0.35:587:51Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:091.811:22-0.25:587:51Full Moon18Mon
19Tue12:561.611:480.05:597:50Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:371.45:597:50Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:131.212:020.211:470.46:007:49Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri2:441.010:370.66:007:49Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:420.99:060.66:017:48Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:121.14:330.56:027:48Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:241.24:540.46:027:47Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:531.35:340.36:037:47Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:361.46:220.26:037:46Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:301.57:140.16:047:45Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:251.68:070.06:057:45Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:201.78:57-0.16:057:44Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:111.79:39-0.16:067:43New Moon31Sun
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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