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 11h 22m 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 - Jan 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:551.012:39-0.46:454:58Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:330.712:26-0.16:454:59Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:380.36:420.410:470.16:465:00Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun6:290.74:300.06:465:00Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:510.84:59-0.36:465:01Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:231.05:41-0.56:465:02Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:031.06:29-0.66:465:03Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:461.07:22-0.66:465:04Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:331.08:18-0.76:465:04New Moon9Fri
10Sat10:181.09:09-0.76:465:05New Moon10Sat
11Sun11:001.09:51-0.76:465:06New Moon11Sun
12Mon11:361.010:25-0.76:465:07New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:49-0.66:465:08Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:080.911:04-0.56:465:08Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:340.811:01-0.46:465:09Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:560.610:41-0.36:465:10Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat1:080.46:380.210:19-0.16:465:11First Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:140.49:050.06:455:12First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:230.64:03-0.16:455:13First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:530.74:19-0.36:455:14First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:380.95:02-0.56:455:15Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:331.05:58-0.76:445:15Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:311.27:00-0.86:445:16Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:321.38:04-0.96:445:17Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:311.39:02-1.06:435:18Full Moon25Sun
26Mon11:271.29:51-1.06:435:19Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:32-0.86:425:20Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:201.011:04-0.66:425:21Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu1:110.811:20-0.46:415:22Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri2:020.54:590.110:50-0.110:060.16:415:22Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:060.14:010.48:330.16:405:23Third 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 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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