Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : 2:31 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 3:26 am (1.4 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 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:441.410:431.05:460.95:425:34Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:061.210:061.23:411.04:201.05:425:33New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:161.46:120.85:435:32New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:351.57:400.75:435:31New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:011.68:450.65:445:30New Moon5Tue
6Wed11:331.69:400.55:455:28Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:320.55:455:27Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:101.711:270.55:465:26Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:501.712:280.55:475:25Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun1:331.71:320.55:475:24First Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:181.72:260.55:485:22First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:071.63:080.55:485:21First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:071.63:390.55:495:20First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:271.44:010.65:505:19Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:561.34:080.75:505:18Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:131.09:301.12:301.03:430.95:515:17Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:311.09:221.34:430.92:231.05:525:16Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:341.46:070.75:525:15Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:021.67:240.55:535:14Full Moon19Tue
20Wed10:451.78:370.35:545:13Full Moon20Wed
21Thu11:371.89:460.25:555:12Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:530.15:555:11Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:331.912:000.15:565:10Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:291.91:070.15:575:09Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon2:251.82:060.25:575:08Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:241.72:530.35:585:07Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:311.53:250.55:595:06Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu5:521.211:141.03:400.66:005:05Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:211.09:001.13:501.02:310.86:005:04Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat8:511.25:150.76:015:03Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:041.46:150.66:025:02Waning Crescent31Sun
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 8:58 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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