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 14h 15m 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 - Dec 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:481.51:09-0.37:275:47Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu2:361.41:58-0.27:285:47Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:221.22:39-0.17:295:47First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:051.03:050.17:295:47First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:250.810:510.62:450.27:305:47First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:190.81:130.47:315:48Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:220.96:300.27:325:48Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:431.17:190.07:335:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:121.28:11-0.17:335:48Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:451.29:03-0.27:345:48Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:221.29:54-0.37:355:48Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:42-0.37:355:49Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:011.211:25-0.37:365:49Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:401.212:03-0.37:375:49Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:151.112:36-0.37:375:49Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:451.01:01-0.27:385:50Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:090.91:10-0.17:395:50Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:230.812:57-0.17:395:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:230.710:580.512:490.07:405:51Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:070.612:410.17:405:51Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:420.711:210.17:415:52Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:530.86:430.07:415:52Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:160.97:10-0.17:425:53Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:481.07:53-0.37:425:53Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:291.18:45-0.57:435:54New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:161.29:40-0.67:435:54New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:32-0.67:445:55New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:081.211:21-0.77:445:56New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:001.212:06-0.67:445:56Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:491.112:46-0.57:455:57Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:350.91:18-0.47:455:58Waxing 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 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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