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 3h 23m 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 - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:531.05:30-0.57:146:47First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:011.06:21-0.57:136:48Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:581.07:04-0.47:126:49Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:490.97:40-0.37:116:49Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:380.78:09-0.27:106:50Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:300.68:30-0.17:096:51Full Moon6Fri
7Sat1:450.38:320.15:160.27:086:51Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:300.512:590.46:550.27:230.27:066:52Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:420.31:010.55:370.39:240.17:056:53Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:140.710:380.07:046:53Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:360.811:40-0.17:036:54Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:070.97:026:55Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:470.91:01-0.17:006:55Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:381.02:39-0.26:596:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:411.03:56-0.26:586:57Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:551.14:52-0.36:576:57Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:081.15:37-0.46:566:58Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed8:161.16:18-0.46:546:59Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:231.06:57-0.36:536:59Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:370.87:32-0.16:527:00Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:480.38:020.13:280.36:517:00New Moon21Sat
22Sun12:090.711:44 AM0.57:530.46:540.16:507:01New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:520.79:070.06:487:02New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:220.910:38-0.26:477:02New Moon24Tue
25Wed1:051.111:57-0.26:467:03Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:561.26:457:03Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:531.31:18-0.36:437:04Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:541.32:43-0.36:427:05First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:031.23:56-0.36:417:05First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:161.14:52-0.26:407:06First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:251.05:33-0.26:387:07First Quarter31Tue
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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