Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 12:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:26 am (1.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - Apr 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:480.76:020.25:386:07Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:230.511:320.66:070.44:550.35:376:07Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:300.73:550.57:130.25:366:08Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:540.98:430.15:356:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:271.09:520.05:336:09Full Moon5Wed
6Thu12:061.110:54-0.15:326:10Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:481.211:58-0.15:316:10Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:311.25:306:11Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:161.11:040.05:296:12Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:041.12:080.05:276:12Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:001.02:590.05:266:13Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:100.93:380.15:256:14Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:250.84:060.25:246:14Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:360.74:210.35:236:15Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:560.68:520.63:590.43:490.65:226:15Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:480.710:410.63:160.55:270.45:216:16Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:490.82:080.56:370.35:196:17Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:031.07:410.25:186:17New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:271.18:410.15:176:18New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:001.29:370.05:166:19New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:411.310:34-0.15:156:19Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:271.311:33-0.15:146:20Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:151.45:136:20Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon2:061.412:35-0.15:126:21Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue3:001.31:37-0.15:116:22First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:061.22:310.05:106:22First Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:291.03:140.15:096:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:580.93:430.35:086:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:360.78:320.73:420.44:360.65:076:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:010.91:500.66:560.46:067:25Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 8:09 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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