Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 42m at 3:03 am (1.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:160.74:140.45:410.76:057:26Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:420.89:110.62:590.56:300.66:047:27Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:120.92:160.57:150.46:037:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:171.08:010.36:027:28Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:331.18:470.26:017:29New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:561.29:320.16:007:29New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:261.310:170.16:007:30New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:021.311:020.05:597:31New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:441.411:470.05:587:31Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri1:271.45:577:32Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat2:111.412:33-0.15:577:33Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:551.41:200.05:567:33Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:401.32:070.05:557:34First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:311.12:480.15:547:35First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:050.93:150.35:547:35First Quarter15Wed
16Thu11:120.88:040.73:030.45:300.75:537:36Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:270.91:570.66:290.55:537:37Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:361.17:270.35:527:37Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:001.28:280.15:527:38Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:341.49:270.05:517:39Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:151.510:23-0.15:507:39Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:011.511:14-0.15:507:40Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:481.55:507:40Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:331.412:01-0.15:497:41Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat2:131.412:430.05:497:42Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:461.31:210.05:487:42Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:061.11:500.25:487:43Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:491.01:560.35:487:43Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:470.81:100.45:477:44Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu9:350.912:460.55:477:45Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:021.012:010.57:040.45:477:45Waning Crescent31Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Pensacola, FL in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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