Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : 12:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 3:03 am (1.2 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 - Jan 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:010.46:570.410:480.06:454:58Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:200.58:580.16:454:59Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:450.74:44-0.16:465:00Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu7:210.85:22-0.36:465:00Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri8:020.96:08-0.46:465:01Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:441.06:58-0.56:465:02Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:271.07:49-0.56:465:03New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:101.08:36-0.66:465:04New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:510.99:18-0.56:465:04New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:280.89:53-0.56:465:05New Moon10Wed
11Thu10:20-0.46:465:06Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:020.710:37-0.36:465:07Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:290.610:29-0.26:465:08Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:450.59:55-0.16:465:08Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:330.36:480.39:39-0.16:465:09First Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:170.49:060.06:465:10First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:380.57:14-0.16:465:11First Quarter17Wed
18Thu6:120.64:56-0.26:465:12First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:520.75:15-0.36:455:13Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:360.85:52-0.56:455:14Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun8:220.96:36-0.66:455:14Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:111.07:25-0.66:445:15Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:021.08:14-0.76:445:16Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:550.99:00-0.76:445:17Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:480.89:40-0.66:435:18Full Moon25Thu
26Fri10:14-0.56:435:19Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:410.710:37-0.36:425:20Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:320.510:31-0.16:425:21Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon2:260.23:460.39:210.06:415:22Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:340.04:170.41:160.06:15 AM0.06:415:22Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:030.63:16-0.26:405:23Third Quarter31Wed
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 7:57 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 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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