Pensacola tides today
- Tide now 1.6 ft ↑ rising · high 1:11 am (1.9 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 11:50 am–1:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 10:00 am–3:00 pm Perfect beach day · 9/10
- Waves · water 1.6 ft · 74 °F smooth · 3.7 s from the east
- Wind · air 9 mph · 68 °F from the NE, gusts 19 · mainly clear
- Sun 7:00 am–6:05 pm 11 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:01 pm
- Diving tomorrow 11:40 am–2:10 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Pensacola there is high tide at 12:10 am (1.8 ft) and low tide at 11:41 am. Tide coefficient 108. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 1:11 am. The sun rises at 7:00 am and sets at 6:05 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 1:26 am to 3:26 am and from 1:58 pm to 3:58 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph). Mainly clear, 68 °F.
Fishing in Pensacola today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 11:41 am
- Steady pressure (30.18 inHg), light cross-shore wind (7 mph) and calm sea (1.6 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 108 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 10:40 am to 12:40 pm, lines up with the 11:41 am low tide. Also good from 12:00 am to 1:10 am, with the 12:10 am high tide. Also good from 2:00 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
Is it a beach day?
8 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 80 °F: pleasant
- Offshore breeze (7 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 74 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 7 mph
Cross-shore breeze (7 mph).
- Tide & sand 11:41 am
Low tide at 11:41 am: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 12:10 am.
The best window, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, little wind, a calm sea, water at 74 °F and low tide at 11:41 am.
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
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Tides in Pensacola
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 12:10 am 1.8 ft · coef. 108
- ▼ Low tide 11:41 am 0.0 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 40 min to high tide at 1:11 am.
Tide coefficient 108 for the 12:10 am high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 1.8 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 October 3 (1.9 ft) and the lowest, on January 3 (-0.9 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, 0.2 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:00 am · 6:05 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 11:41 am · 0.0 ft | Coef. 108 | 91% | Major periods 1:26 am · 1:58 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:01 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 1:11 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 12:53 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 114 | 83% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:02 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 2:12 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 2:05 pm · -0.1 ft | Coef. 116 | 74% | Major periods 3:34 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:03 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 1.9 ft | Low tide 3:07 pm · 0.0 ft | Coef. 113 | 63% | Major periods 4:36 am · 5:06 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:03 am · 5:01 pm | High tide 3:13 am · 1.8 ft | Low tide 2:55 pm · 0.1 ft | Coef. 103 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:34 am · 5:01 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:04 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 4:18 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 3:28 pm · 0.3 ft | Coef. 86 | 40% | Major periods 5:27 am · 5:52 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:05 am · 5:00 pm | High tide 5:33 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 3:44 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 61 | 30% | Major periods 6:16 am · 6:39 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 Pensacola station (NOAA), 1.2 mi from Pensacola. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Pensacola
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-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
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 75.7 °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 9:30 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).
Diving in Pensacola today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (11:41 am): little current from 11:10 am to 12:10 pm
- 1.4 ft swell at 4 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (7 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the west, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 12:10 am (11:30 pm–12:40 am) and low tide 11:41 am (11:10 am–12:10 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 73.8 °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, 10:30 am to 1:00 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
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Wreck 1.6 mi
- Wreck 2.2 mi
- Wreck 3.5 mi
- Wreck 4.5 mi
- Historic Shipwreck Replica Reef 6.7 mi
- Capt Bob Quarles Reef 6.7 mi
- Scuba Shack 1.1 mi
- Jolly Roger's Marine Services 1.6 mi
- Jolly Roger Dive Charters 2.2 mi
- MBT Divers 3.8 mi
- Bay Breeze Dive Center 4.3 mi
- Dive Pros 5.6 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
Now in Pensacola
- Low / high
- 56 / 81 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 44%
- Humidity
- 48%
- Dew pointDew point
- 48 °F
- Visibility
- 25 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 44
- 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 | 61° | 56° | 59° | 66° | 78° | 81° | 74° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 NNE | 5 N | 6 NE | 7 NE | 7 NE | 6 NE | 8 NE | 9 NE |
| Gusts | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 21 |
| 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 69° 9 NE 1.6 ft
- 12:00 am 65° 9 NE 1.5 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 9 NE 1.4 ft
- 6:00 am 62° 8 NE 1.5 ft
- 9:00 am 69° 9 ENE 1.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 9 ENE 1.4 ft
- 3:00 pm 80° 8 NE 1.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 76° 5 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 81 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.6 ft | 12:10 am | |
| Thu 29 | 62 / 81 °F | 10 mph NE | 1.5 ft | 1:11 am | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 81 °F | 10 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | 2:12 am | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 79 °F | 13 mph E | 2.0 ft | 3:13 am | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 76 °F | 15 mph ENE | 2.6 ft | 3:13 am | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 77 °F | 13 mph ENE | 2.4 ft | 4:18 am | |
| Tue 3 | 65 / 78 °F | 16 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 5:33 am | |
| Wed 4 | 66 / 77 °F | 17 mph SSE | 3.2 ft | 7:02 am · 9:04 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 61 / 74 °F | 11 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 8:38 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 73 °F | 9 mph WNW | 3.3 ft | 8:46 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 54 / 73 °F | 9 mph N | 2.7 ft | 9:04 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 72 °F | 8 mph N | 1.9 ft | 9:30 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 71 °F | 6 mph NNE | 1.6 ft | 10:03 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 72 °F | 5 mph N | 1.4 ft | 10:44 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 62° / 81° 1.5 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 65° / 81° 1.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 68° / 79° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Light rain 67° / 76° 2.6 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 64° / 77° 2.4 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 65° / 78° 3.0 ft
- Wed 4 Heavy drizzle 66° / 77° 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.
- The models They don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.5 °F; normal high: 77 °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 9:30 pm (local time).
The sun in Pensacola
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:07 am
- Full dark 6:57 pm
- Civil dawn 6:36 am
- Civil dusk 6:29 pm
- Solar noon 12:33 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 92,353,945 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Pensacola
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,426 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:26–3:26 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:58–3:58 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:22–10:22 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
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Bob Sikes Fishing Pier 6.5 mi
- Fishing Pier 7.7 mi
- Patrol Boat Pier 6.9 mi
- Jetty 5.4 mi
- City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 14 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 1.4 mi
- Bayou Texar Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 4 lanes · 32 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · fee 1.9 mi
- Bayview Park Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 21 trailer spaces · dock · lighting · fee · in poor condition 1.9 mi
- Sanders Beach Recreation Complex Facilities: 2 lanes · 11 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · fee · in poor condition 1.9 mi
- Palafox Pier 1.2 mi
- Rook's Marina 1.9 mi
- Outcast Bait & Tackle 3.2 mi
- Gulf Breeze Bait and Tackle 5.4 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
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.55 mi from shore and 5.9 ft at 3.1 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from Pensacola) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.55 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.55 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 3.1 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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 PensacolaTides nearby
- East Pensacola Heights2.3 mi
- Warrington4.3 mi
- Gulf Breeze5.4 mi
- Pensacola Beach7.7 mi
- Oriole Beach8.2 mi
- Tiger Point10 mi
- Dickerson City10 mi
- Mulat11 mi
- Floridatown12 mi
- Midway13 mi
Pensacola at a glance
- Town or city of about 53,724 people. Coordinates: 30.421° N, 87.217° W.
- It is 535 mi northwest of Miami, the main place in Florida. The sun rises 34 min later and sets 23 min later than in Miami.
- The nearest tide station, Pensacola, is 1.2 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Muscogee Wharf (1.1 mi).
Questions about PensacolaQuestions
What time is high tide today in Pensacola?
Today in Pensacola there is high tide at 12:10 am (1.8 ft) and low tide at 11:41 am. Tide coefficient 108.
What time is sunset today in Pensacola?
At 6:05 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:29 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Pensacola?
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 1:26–3:26 am, Minor 9:22–10:22 am, Major 1:58–3:58 pm, Minor 7:31–8:31 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Pensacola?
Partly cloudy, from 56 °F to 81 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (9 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Pensacola?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.6 ft waves with a period of 3.7 s from the east. The water is 73.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Pensacola?
The best time to visit Pensacola is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 71 °F to 84 °F, about 8 rainy days a month and 7 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 Pensacola (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).