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 1h 59m 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 - Dec 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:061.611:32-0.46:284:47Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:541.412:12-0.36:284:47Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:351.312:43-0.16:294:47Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:061.012:550.16:304:47Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:500.88:540.612:010.26:314:48Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:270.710:450.36:324:48Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:120.97:520.36:324:48Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:251.05:290.16:334:48Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:481.16:00-0.16:344:48Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:181.26:40-0.26:344:48Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:541.27:26-0.36:354:48Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:331.38:16-0.36:364:49New Moon12Sat
13Sun10:161.39:03-0.46:374:49New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:581.39:45-0.46:374:49New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:391.310:21-0.56:384:50New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:52-0.56:384:50Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:181.211:17-0.46:394:50Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:541.011:33-0.36:404:51Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:260.811:30-0.16:404:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:350.67:380.411:040.16:414:52First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:100.69:320.26:414:52First Quarter21Mon
22Tue6:250.84:270.06:424:53First Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:581.05:04-0.26:424:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:411.25:54-0.56:434:54Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:301.36:53-0.66:434:54Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:231.37:54-0.76:434:55Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:171.38:53-0.86:444:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon11:091.39:44-0.76:444:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:561.110:26-0.76:444:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:59-0.56:454:57Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:380.911:21-0.46:454:58Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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