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 33m 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 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:011.810:15-0.16:067:43New Moon1Mon
2Tue11:501.710:450.06:077:42New Moon2Tue
3Wed12:401.611:080.26:087:41New Moon3Wed
4Thu1:331.411:180.46:087:40Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri2:331.210:540.66:097:39Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:080.83:520.910:140.89:140.86:107:39Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:551.112:570.66:107:38First Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:141.33:120.46:117:37First Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:561.54:390.26:117:36First Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:571.75:490.16:127:35First Quarter10Wed
11Thu7:071.86:550.06:137:34Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:171.87:56-0.16:137:33Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:201.98:51-0.16:147:32Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:181.89:350.06:147:31Full Moon14Sun
15Mon11:101.810:090.16:157:30Full Moon15Mon
16Tue11:591.610:330.36:167:29Full Moon16Tue
17Wed12:471.410:430.56:167:28Full Moon17Wed
18Thu1:381.210:160.86:177:27Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri3:160.92:371.08:160.98:180.96:177:26Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat2:541.111:110.76:187:25Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun2:581.312:440.66:197:24Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon3:151.42:210.56:197:23Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:461.53:490.56:207:22Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:341.64:570.46:207:21Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:421.65:550.36:217:20Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri6:571.76:450.26:217:19Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:031.87:310.26:227:17Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:001.88:130.16:237:16Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:531.88:500.26:237:15Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:471.79:240.36:247:14New Moon30Tue
31Wed11:491.69:510.56:247:13New Moon31Wed
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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