Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : 10:29 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 24m at 11:37 am (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - May 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:460.75:480.45:160.66:057:26Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:510.84:130.67:260.46:047:26Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:491.08:360.26:037:27Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:021.29:320.16:037:28Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:221.310:210.06:027:28Full Moon5Mon
6Tue11:501.411:07-0.16:017:29Full Moon6Tue
7Wed12:261.411:56-0.16:007:30Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:071.45:597:30Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:521.412:48-0.15:597:31Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat2:361.41:43-0.15:587:32Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:191.42:350.05:577:32Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:011.33:180.05:567:33Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:451.23:480.05:567:34Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:401.04:050.25:557:34Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:470.84:020.35:547:35Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri10:310.810:010.63:360.56:150.65:547:36Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat10:001.01:250.67:120.35:537:36Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:011.28:090.15:527:37Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:181.49:10-0.15:527:37New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:541.510:12-0.25:517:38New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:441.611:15-0.35:517:39New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:441.75:507:39Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:441.712:18-0.45:507:40Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat2:411.71:20-0.45:497:41Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:361.62:18-0.35:497:41First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:291.43:06-0.25:497:42First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:251.13:410.05:487:42First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:390.93:550.35:487:43First Quarter28Wed
29Thu10:160.88:280.62:550.56:170.65:487:44Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:311.012:300.57:110.35:477:44Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:361.27:590.15:477:45Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 5:03 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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