Tides Today & Tomorrow in Pensacola, FL

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Pensacola, FL.
Next low tide : 3:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 4:29 am (1.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8729840
Common Questions About Tides

Pensacola, FL Tides - May 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:431.21:320.16:047:26Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:201.22:180.16:047:27First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:001.12:590.16:037:28First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:481.03:300.26:027:28First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:440.93:450.36:017:29First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:280.73:440.44:510.76:007:30Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:190.810:290.63:330.56:220.55:597:30Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:160.91:120.67:250.45:597:31Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:311.18:280.25:587:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:581.29:300.05:577:32Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:361.410:29-0.15:567:33Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:221.511:26-0.25:567:34Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:131.55:557:34Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:041.512:22-0.25:547:35Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun2:551.41:17-0.15:547:35Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:451.32:10-0.15:537:36Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:371.22:560.15:537:37Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:431.03:300.25:527:37Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:000.83:370.45:517:38Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:550.98:570.62:050.56:300.55:517:39Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:441.012:120.57:220.45:507:39Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:591.18:130.25:507:40Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:221.29:030.15:507:41New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:491.39:490.15:497:41New Moon24Tue
25Wed11:201.410:320.05:497:42New Moon25Wed
26Thu11:551.411:110.05:487:42New Moon26Thu
27Fri12:311.411:470.05:487:43Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:071.45:487:44Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:421.312:180.05:477:44Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon2:141.312:450.15:477:45Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue2:431.21:060.15:477:45First Quarter31Tue
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 10:09 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Pensacola, FL in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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