Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : in 36m at 2:31 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:491.68:520.66:426:34Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:160.46:426:33Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:351.811:310.36:436:32Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:281.912:470.36:446:30Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon2:251.92:070.26:446:29Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:251.93:220.36:456:28Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:301.84:210.36:456:27Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu5:411.75:040.46:466:26Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:531.65:340.56:476:24Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:021.45:510.76:476:23Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:111.211:101.15:410.96:486:22Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon10:371.110:401.25:560.93:381.06:496:21Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:441.47:200.86:496:20New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:581.58:210.76:506:19New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:181.69:130.56:516:18New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:461.610:010.56:516:17New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:490.46:526:15Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:241.711:390.46:536:14Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:071.712:340.36:536:13Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:521.71:330.36:546:12Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:371.72:300.36:556:11First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:241.73:180.36:556:10First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:161.63:570.36:566:09First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:241.54:270.56:576:08First Quarter24Sat
25Sun7:051.34:390.66:586:07Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:521.19:581.14:060.86:586:06Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:491.35:480.76:596:05Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:041.57:060.57:006:05Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:351.78:180.37:016:04Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:211.89:290.17:016:03Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:380.07:026:02Full Moon31Sat
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 9:16 pm — 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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