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 1h 38m 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 - Nov 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:501.43:430.47:036:01Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:371.34:040.57:036:01Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:291.14:070.67:046:00Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:031.010:461.03:491.03:590.77:055:59Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:030.910:271.16:000.83:330.87:065:58Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:361.27:030.67:075:58Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:561.48:070.47:075:57New Moon7Sat
8Sun11:281.59:110.37:085:56New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:130.17:095:56New Moon9Mon
10Tue12:101.611:120.07:105:55Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:581.612:100.07:115:54Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:481.61:090.07:115:54Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri2:391.62:070.07:125:53First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:301.52:590.17:135:53First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:241.33:390.27:145:52First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:351.14:030.47:155:52First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:100.910:350.93:380.57:165:51Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:480.79:531.06:060.61:460.67:165:51Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:021.17:000.57:175:50Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:221.27:530.37:185:50Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:471.38:450.27:195:49Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:151.39:350.17:205:49Full Moon22Sun
23Mon11:471.410:210.07:215:49Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:040.07:225:49Full Moon24Tue
25Wed12:211.411:430.07:225:48Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:561.312:200.07:235:48Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:301.312:520.07:245:48Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:011.21:190.07:255:48Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun2:301.11:370.17:265:48Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:531.01:450.17:265:48Third Quarter30Mon
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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