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 4h 06m at 4:01 am (1.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:270.96:020.06:377:07Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:280.76:210.16:367:08Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:200.56:210.34:480.56:357:08Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:150.74:510.47:020.36:347:09Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:130.88:190.26:327:10Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:230.99:160.16:317:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:421.010:050.06:307:11Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:091.110:540.06:297:12Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:461.211:470.06:287:12Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:301.26:277:13Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat2:161.312:50-0.16:257:13Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:061.31:59-0.16:247:14Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:001.33:03-0.26:237:15Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:031.33:55-0.26:227:15Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:211.24:37-0.16:217:16Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:491.05:100.06:207:16Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:210.85:330.26:197:17Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:220.75:180.55:330.46:187:18Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:120.97:170.26:167:18Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:271.18:390.06:157:19New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:001.39:52-0.16:147:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:471.410:59-0.26:137:20New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:421.56:127:21Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri1:381.512:05-0.36:117:22Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat2:341.51:11-0.26:107:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun3:271.42:14-0.26:097:23First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:191.33:08-0.16:087:24First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:121.13:490.06:077:24First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:170.94:160.26:067:25First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:040.74:210.45:160.76:057:25Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Pensacola, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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