Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : 9:32 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 43m at 2:36 pm (1.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - Oct 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:231.63:300.66:426:35Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:131.64:230.66:426:33Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:191.55:050.66:436:32Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:381.55:390.66:436:31Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:501.56:070.66:446:30Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:551.46:280.76:456:29Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:021.36:330.86:456:27Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:471.011:511.14:571.06:141.06:466:26New Moon8Thu
9Fri12:581.16:360.95:271.16:466:25New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:170.86:476:24New Moon10Sat
11Sun12:141.49:440.66:486:23New Moon11Sun
12Mon12:431.510:550.56:486:22Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:201.612:030.46:496:20Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed2:051.71:160.46:506:19Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu2:561.72:320.36:506:18First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:531.73:390.36:516:17First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:031.74:330.46:526:16First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:241.65:160.56:526:15Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:421.45:480.66:536:14Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:561.36:050.86:546:13Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:331.011:011.14:281.05:120.96:546:12Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:011.06:590.82:501.06:556:11Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:251.48:200.76:566:10Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:491.59:260.66:576:09Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:200.56:576:08Full Moon25Sun
26Mon12:161.511:090.46:586:07Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:471.611:550.46:596:06Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed1:211.612:430.47:006:05Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:561.61:330.47:006:04Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:331.52:240.47:016:03Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:111.53:090.47:026:02Third Quarter31Sat
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 6:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 (11% 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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