Pensacola Beach tides today
- Tide now 1.3 ft ↑ rising · high 1:08 am (1.8 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 12:20–2:20 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 9:00 am–2:00 pm Good beach day · 8/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 75 °F smooth · 3.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 13 mph · 71 °F from the NE, gusts 20 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:00 am–6:04 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:01 pm
- Diving tomorrow 12:10–2:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Pensacola Beach there is high tide at 12:06 am (1.8 ft) and low tide at 12:32 pm. Tide coefficient 109. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:08 am. The sun rises at 7:00 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 11 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:25 am to 3:25 am and from 1:57 pm to 3:57 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph). Mainly clear, 71 °F.
Fishing in Pensacola Beach today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 12:32 pm
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light offshore wind (5 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 109 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, lines up with the 12:32 pm low tide. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:10 am, with the 12:06 am high tide. Also good from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, with a major period.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, Atlantic croaker, southern flounder and striped mullet. What you can catch
Beach day in Pensacola Beach
Is it a beach day?
9 good hoursRip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
- Sunny
- Feels like 80 °F: pleasant
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 75 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 12:32 pm: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Offshore breeze (10 mph). Watch floats and inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand 12:32 pm
Low tide at 12:32 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:06 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, water at 75 °F and low tide at 12:32 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Pensacola Beach
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- Park West On-Leash Dog Beach 2.6 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Park East On-Leash Dog Beach 4.2 mi · E
- Parking
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Florida (Florida Healthy Beaches Program).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Pensacola Beach
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:06 am 1.8 ft · coef. 109
- ▼ Low tide 12:32 pm -0.1 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 13 min to high tide at 1:08 am.
Tide coefficient 109 for the 12:06 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 10 (1.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 2 (-0.8 ft).
Diurnal: one high and one low tide a day most days.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month come from October 29 to 30 (coefficient 116, 2.0 ft range). The smallest, on October 8 (coefficient 20, 0.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:00 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 12:06 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 12:32 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 109 | 91% | Major periods 1:25 am · 1:57 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:01 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 1:08 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 1:24 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 115 | 83% | Major periods 2:29 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:01 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 2:25 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 2:16 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 116 | 74% | Major periods 3:34 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:02 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 3:31 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 3:13 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 109 | 63% | Major periods 4:36 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:03 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:45 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 3:08 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 97 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:34 am · 5:01 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:04 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 5:24 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 3:42 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 77 | 40% | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:05 am · 4:59 pm | High tide 6:33 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 3:41 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 51 | 30% | Major periods 6:15 am · 6:38 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Fishing Bend station (NOAA), 0.3 mi from Pensacola Beach. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Pensacola Beach
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.3 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.3 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.3 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Tuesday 3: 3.0 ft with a period of 5 s, from the east-southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 76.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water about normal for late October.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:56 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station PCLF1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Surf in Pensacola Beach today
Surf today
Poor- 0.9–1.4 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 1.5 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (5 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Rising tide (high tide at 1:08 am)
Rip current risk today: moderate · tomorrow: moderate (NWS)
Dangerous rip currents are possible: swim only near a lifeguard and follow the flags. If one pulls you out, swim parallel to the shore.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 1.0–2.0 ft
- Light: First light 6:35 am · sunrise 7:00 am · sunset 6:04 pm · last light 6:29 pm
- Tide: high 12:06 am (1.8 ft) and low 12:32 pm (-0.1 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 74.7 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 6 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with small waves and a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Pensacola Beach today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (12:32 pm): little current from 11:50 am to 1:00 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (7 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:06 am (11:40 pm–12:40 am) and low tide 12:32 pm (11:50 am–1:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.7 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:29 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:00 am to 1:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Three Coal Barges 5.0 mi
- Wreck 2.3 mi
- Wreck 5.6 mi
- Charles Fennell Gonzalez IV Snorkel Reef 0.3 mi
- Unnamed Site 1 Casino Reef 1.8 mi
- Capt Bob Quarles Reef 2.6 mi
- Historic Shipwreck Replica Reef 2.6 mi
- Eternal Reefs Bay2 2.6 mi
- Eternal Reefs Bay1 2.6 mi
- Bay Breeze Dive Center 3.5 mi
- Pensacola Beach Park East Snorkeling Reefs 5.1 mi
- Scuba Shack 6.7 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Florida reefs: FWC-FWRI and FWC Division of Marine Fisheries Management.
Weather in Pensacola Beach
Now in Pensacola Beach
- Low / high
- 61 / 80 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 32%
- Humidity
- 46%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 26 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 45
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.07 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.05 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 64° | 61° | 62° | 67° | 77° | 80° | 75° | 71° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NE | 10 NNE | 10 NE | 9 NE | 7 ENE | 3 NNE | 12 ENE | 13 NE |
| Gusts | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 20 |
| Waves | 1.0 ft | 1.0 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.4 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 71° 13 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 13 NE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 67° 13 ENE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 65° 11 ENE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 12 ENE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 77° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 8 ENE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 77° 7 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 61 / 80 °F | 14 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 12:06 am | |
| Thu 29 | 65 / 79 °F | 13 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 1:08 am | |
| Fri 30 | 69 / 78 °F | 14 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 2:25 am | |
| Sat 31 | 72 / 77 °F | 16 mph E | 2.0 ft | 3:31 am | |
| Sun 1 | 71 / 75 °F | 21 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 3:45 am | |
| Mon 2 | 68 / 76 °F | 17 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 5:24 am | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 76 °F | 21 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 6:33 am | |
| Wed 4 | 70 / 76 °F | 22 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | 7:43 am · 8:48 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 66 / 72 °F | 14 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 8:52 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 71 °F | 10 mph WNW | 3.3 ft | 9:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 60 / 71 °F | 10 mph N | 2.7 ft | 9:15 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 70 °F | 10 mph N | 1.9 ft | 9:29 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 71 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 9:55 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 72 °F | 5 mph N | 1.4 ft | 10:27 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 65° / 79° 1.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 69° / 78° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 72° / 77° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 71° / 75° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 68° / 76° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 70° / 76° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 70° / 76° 3.2 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+3.8 °F; normal high: 76 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 8:56 pm (local time).
The sun in Pensacola Beach
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:57 pm
- Civil dawn 6:35 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:32 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 4 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:31 pm
- Full dark 6:57 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,353,950 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pensacola Beach
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:25–3:25 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:57–3:57 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:21–10:21 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:31–8:31 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 2:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 5:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 8:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Pensacola Beach
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Bob Sikes Fishing Pier 1.2 mi
- Quietwater Beach Boardwalk 0.3 mi
- Quietwater Boardwalk 0.3 mi
- Pensacola Beach Pier 0.4 mi
- Quietwater Beach Boat Launch (Small Boats or PWC Only) Facilities: Temporarily closed · 2 lanes · 6 trailer spaces · free · in poor condition 0.6 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Gulf Breeze Shoreline Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 4 lanes · 42 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 2.5 mi
- Gulf Breeze Wayside Park West Facilities: 1 lane · 36 trailer spaces · dock · lighting · fee 3.6 mi
- Marina 0.5 mi
- Marina 1.8 mi
- Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle 2.3 mi
- Outcast Bait & Tackle 8.3 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 900 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.3 mi.
From the shoreline (900 ft from Pensacola Beach) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep900 ft
- 33 ft deep0.3 mi
- 66 ft deep2.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 900 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.1 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Pensacola BeachTides nearby
- Gulf Breeze2.3 mi
- Oriole Beach3.9 mi
- Tiger Point5.8 mi
- East Pensacola Heights7.1 mi
- Pensacola7.7 mi
- Warrington8.9 mi
- Midway9.3 mi
- Woodlawn Beach9.5 mi
- Dickerson City11 mi
- Mulat15 mi
Pensacola Beach at a glance
- Town or city. Coordinates: 30.334° N, 87.137° W.
- It is 528 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 33 min later and sets 22 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Fishing Bend, is 0.3 mi to the northwest.
- Its coast faces south.
Questions about Pensacola BeachQuestions
What time is high tide today in Pensacola Beach?
Today in Pensacola Beach there is high tide at 12:06 am (1.8 ft) and low tide at 12:32 pm. Tide coefficient 109.
What time is sunset today in Pensacola Beach?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pensacola Beach?
At 7:01 am. First light comes at 6:08 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 1:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:25–3:25 am, Minor 9:21–10:21 am, Major 1:57–3:57 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pensacola Beach?
Partly cloudy, from 61 °F to 80 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (13 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pensacola Beach?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the east. The water is 74.8 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pensacola Beach?
The best time to visit Pensacola Beach is from April to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °F to 83 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 8 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Fishing Bend (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).