Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : 3:56 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 4:01 am (1.5 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 - Nov 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:161.81:020.16:025:02Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat2:051.81:520.16:035:01First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:561.62:340.26:045:00First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:561.53:040.36:054:59First Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:311.211:110.93:110.66:054:59Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:291.08:311.13:320.91:540.86:064:58Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:271.35:090.66:074:57Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:451.56:120.36:084:56Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:171.67:160.16:094:56Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:011.78:210.06:104:55Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:521.89:26-0.16:104:54Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:461.810:27-0.16:114:54Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:25-0.16:124:53Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:381.712:18-0.16:134:53Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:241.61:040.06:144:52Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat2:031.51:390.16:154:52Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:311.31:590.26:154:51Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:271.11:420.46:164:51Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:050.98:470.912:210.56:174:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed8:021.010:530.56:184:50Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:011.25:420.46:194:50Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri8:141.36:100.26:204:49Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat8:371.46:480.16:204:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:101.47:350.06:214:49New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:521.58:29-0.16:224:48New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:401.59:23-0.26:234:48New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:301.610:14-0.36:244:48New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:01-0.46:254:48Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:181.611:44-0.36:254:48Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:031.512:22-0.36:264:48Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 9:58 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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