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 4h 59m at 4:50 am (1.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:261.98:300.26:257:12Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:251.89:070.36:257:11Full Moon2Sat
3Sun11:251.69:340.66:267:09Full Moon3Sun
4Mon12:321.49:440.86:267:08Full Moon4Mon
5Tue1:390.91:541.26:170.97:211.06:277:07Full Moon5Tue
6Wed1:201.29:420.86:287:06Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:301.411:120.66:287:05Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:511.512:210.56:297:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat2:211.61:390.56:297:02Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun3:011.73:090.56:307:01Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:541.74:250.46:307:00Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue5:011.75:230.46:316:58Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed6:181.76:080.46:316:57Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu7:261.76:440.46:326:56Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:221.77:140.46:336:55Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:141.67:400.56:336:53Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:091.57:580.76:346:52Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:181.47:580.96:346:51New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:021.012:501.25:460.96:591.16:356:50New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:231.27:550.86:356:48New Moon20Wed
21Thu12:221.49:350.66:366:47Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:411.610:530.56:366:46Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:191.712:130.46:376:44Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:091.912:460.35:385:43Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:091.92:190.25:385:42First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:202.03:340.25:395:41First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:402.04:300.25:395:39First Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:581.95:140.25:405:38Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:071.85:490.45:405:37Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:121.66:140.65:415:36Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 46% 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 (46% 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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