Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:56 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 8h 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 - Sep 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:321.49:400.86:257:12Full Moon1Tue
2Wed1:210.92:001.26:120.88:431.06:257:10Full Moon2Wed
3Thu1:121.19:140.76:267:09Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:311.411:050.66:277:08Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat2:061.612:370.46:277:07Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun2:531.72:150.46:287:05Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:511.83:470.36:287:04Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:001.84:590.36:297:03Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:161.85:540.36:297:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu7:281.86:390.36:307:01Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:311.77:150.46:316:59Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:281.67:440.66:316:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:231.48:040.86:326:57Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:251.37:590.96:326:56New Moon14Mon
15Tue12:301.112:431.15:550.95:481.06:336:54New Moon15Tue
16Wed12:191.28:140.86:336:53New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:271.39:460.76:346:52New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:441.410:410.76:346:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:091.511:340.66:356:49Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:431.612:390.66:366:48Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:241.72:040.56:366:47Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:121.73:240.56:376:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:081.74:230.46:376:44First Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:151.75:080.46:386:43First Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:301.75:460.46:386:42First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:421.76:200.56:396:40Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun8:541.66:500.66:396:39Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:121.411:411.07:080.96:406:38Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:551.211:111.24:490.96:171.16:416:37Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:201.47:020.86:416:35Full Moon30Wed
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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