Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : 5:05 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 36m at 4:50 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 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:331.21:59-0.15:386:07First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:351.23:04-0.25:366:08First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:441.23:52-0.25:356:08First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:541.24:28-0.25:346:09First Quarter4Tue
5Wed7:001.14:57-0.15:336:09Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:090.95:200.05:326:10Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:360.85:330.25:306:11Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:210.65:120.45:050.35:296:11Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:210.610:02 AM0.83:070.66:500.15:286:12Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:091.08:15-0.15:276:13Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:391.29:30-0.25:266:13Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:271.410:44-0.35:256:14Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:251.55:236:14Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:281.512:03-0.35:226:15Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat2:331.51:25-0.45:216:16Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:421.52:37-0.45:206:16Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:531.43:32-0.35:196:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:041.24:12-0.15:186:18Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:121.04:380.15:176:18Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:280.74:460.35:166:19Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:490.83:440.55:510.45:156:19Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:351.07:030.25:146:20Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:431.17:590.15:136:21New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:591.38:480.05:126:21New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:241.39:36-0.15:116:22New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:581.410:25-0.15:106:23New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:411.411:19-0.15:096:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:281.45:086:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:151.412:17-0.15:076:25Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun3:011.41:14-0.16:067:25Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 10:57 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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