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 44m 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 - May 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:150.89:260.62:450.56:240.56:057:26Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:491.012:400.57:110.46:047:27Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:531.17:550.26:037:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:071.28:400.16:027:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:291.39:270.06:017:29Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:001.410:150.06:007:29Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:401.411:03-0.16:007:30Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:261.511:51-0.15:597:31Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:131.55:587:31Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:591.512:38-0.15:577:32Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:421.51:23-0.15:577:33Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:261.42:06-0.15:567:33Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:121.22:420.05:557:34Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:211.03:050.25:547:35Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri11:200.77:420.72:520.44:560.75:547:35Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat9:000.91:360.66:030.45:537:36Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:011.17:010.25:537:37Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:231.38:030.05:527:37Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:581.59:07-0.25:527:38New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:441.610:10-0.35:517:39New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:381.711:09-0.35:517:39New Moon21Thu
22Fri12:351.75:507:40Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:281.612:03-0.35:507:40Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun2:151.512:51-0.25:497:41Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon2:551.41:31-0.15:497:42Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue3:251.22:010.15:487:42First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:171.02:140.25:487:43First Quarter27Wed
28Thu10:260.81:210.45:487:43First Quarter28Thu
29Fri8:530.912:190.510:260.55:477:44First Quarter29Fri
30Sat8:321.16:450.35:477:44Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun8:401.27:150.25:477:45Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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