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 10h 28m 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 - Dec 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:171.611:56-0.56:274:47Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue1:121.612:51-0.56:284:47Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed2:041.51:38-0.36:294:47Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:541.32:13-0.26:294:47Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:421.02:280.16:304:47Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat4:570.78:520.71:280.36:314:48Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun7:200.48:070.95:000.410:48 AM0.46:324:48Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:141.15:460.16:334:48Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:351.26:34-0.16:334:48Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:031.37:23-0.36:344:48New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:371.38:15-0.46:354:48New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:181.39:07-0.46:354:49New Moon12Fri
13Sat11:011.39:57-0.46:364:49New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:441.310:43-0.46:374:49Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:23-0.46:374:49Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:221.211:56-0.46:384:50Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:551.112:20-0.36:394:50Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu1:201.012:30-0.26:394:50First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:380.912:21-0.16:404:51First Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:380.79:490.512:050.06:404:51First Quarter20Sat
21Sun7:380.611:360.16:414:52First Quarter21Sun
22Mon7:220.75:200.16:414:52Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:330.95:27-0.16:424:53Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:591.16:05-0.36:424:53Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:381.26:58-0.56:434:54Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:291.38:00-0.76:434:54Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:271.49:03-0.86:444:55Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:261.410:02-0.86:444:56Full Moon28Sun
29Mon10:55-0.96:444:56Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:211.311:41-0.86:454:57Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed1:111.212:19-0.66:454:58Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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