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 2h 45m 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 - Jun 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:250.91:480.25:477:45First Quarter1Thu
2Fri9:030.81:220.411:250.65:467:46First Quarter2Fri
3Sat8:211.06:070.35:467:46Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:251.26:530.15:467:47Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:491.57:52-0.15:467:47Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:291.68:59-0.35:467:48Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:231.810:06-0.45:467:48Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:251.811:08-0.55:467:49Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:291.95:457:49Full Moon9Fri
10Sat1:271.812:02-0.55:457:50Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun2:181.712:49-0.45:457:50Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:021.51:27-0.25:457:51Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue3:391.21:520.05:457:51Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:340.91:510.35:467:51Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu8:400.912:290.510:370.55:467:52Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:511.16:120.35:467:52Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:581.26:430.15:467:52Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:201.47:240.05:467:53Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:501.58:12-0.15:467:53Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:271.59:04-0.15:467:53Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:101.59:55-0.15:477:53New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:561.610:40-0.25:477:54New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:421.611:16-0.25:477:54New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:241.611:45-0.25:477:54New Moon24Sat
25Sun1:021.65:487:54Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:361.512:07-0.15:487:54Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:071.312:210.05:487:54Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:361.112:220.15:487:54Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu2:490.912:080.311:380.55:497:54First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:000.99:230.55:497:54First Quarter30Fri
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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