Pensacola Tides November 2027 | Tide Charts & Tables | Pensacola Bay, FL

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Pensacola Tide Table for November 2027

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
11/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
11/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Pensacola Textual Tide Table for November 2027


Nov 1st (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 2nd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 3rd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 4th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 5th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 6th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 7th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 8th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 9th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 10th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 11th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 12th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 13th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 14th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 15th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 16th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 17th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 18th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 19th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 20th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 21st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 22nd (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 23rd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 24th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 25th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 26th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 27th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 28th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 29th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Nov 30th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Pensacola | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 19, 2026, 12:04 AM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 19 at 1:06AM CDT until June 19 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL

* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 kt with gusts 25 to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of the coastal waters of Alabama and
northwest Florida.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Effective: June 19, 2026, 6:06 AM

Expires: June 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

Marine Forecast (GMZ634)

GMZ634-191200-
Pensacola Bay System-
642 PM CDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to
30 knots. Waves around 2 feet. Choppy. Showers with thunderstorms
likely this evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to
20 knots. Waves around 2 feet in the morning, then 1 foot or
less. A moderate chop. Thunderstorms likely with a chance of
showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or
less. Light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers
in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.SATURDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less. Light
chop. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or
less. Light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.
Light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the
morning.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.
A moderate chop.
.MONDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. A moderate chop.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to
5 to 10 knots after midnight. Waves 1 foot or less. A moderate
chop.
.TUESDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Waves 1 foot or less. A moderate chop.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...West winds 5 to 10 knots. Waves 1 foot or less.
Light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
evening.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

$$

Land Forecast (FLZ202)

REST OF TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Heat index values up to 106.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY: A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the morning. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 90. Heat index values up to 105.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 80.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Last updated: June 19, 2026, 12:04 AM

Pensacola (Guide)

Pensacola on the Gulf coast offers strong fishing for redfish speckled trout and pompano from the beaches piers or boats with outgoing tides concentrating fish near the inlet and structure. The Pensacola Bay Bridge marina and public boat ramps at the bayou and Fort Pickens provide full service launches slips and fuel for bay and gulf adventures targeting snapper and grouper. Beaches at Pensacola Beach Fort Pickens Gulf Islands National Seashore and the main Pensacola stretch deliver pristine sand for family picnics swimming and shore casting with calm waters. The historic downtown and easy access enhance enjoyable tide aware visits.

Florida State Parks

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Fort Pickens Beach Pensacola Bay Area (Other)

Protected beach at Gulf Islands National Seashore near Pensacola with sandy shoreline, historic fort, restrooms, picnic areas, and access for swimming, snorkeling, and low tide tide pool exploration on the Gulf side. Calm bay waters on the north side for kayaking; tidal shifts create shallow pools and currents so check tides for safe exploration.

Pensacola Bay Boat Ramp Municipal (Other)

Public boat launch ramp in Pensacola on Pensacola Bay with trailer parking, restrooms, and easy access to the bay for small boats, kayaks, and fishing trips. Convenient for exploring Pensacola Bay and nearby Gulf waters; strong tidal currents require caution for safe launches and navigation.

Pensacola Beach Gulf Side Beach Access (Other)

Public Gulf beach in Pensacola Beach with white sand, parking, restrooms, showers, and access for swimming, sunbathing, shelling, and low tide tide pool viewing on rocky sections. Views of the Gulf and nearby bays; tidal changes expose sandbars and rocks so plan visits around low tide for safe beachcombing and water activities.

Pensacola Beach Marina (Other)

Public marina on Pensacola Beach with slips, fuel dock, pump out, restrooms, showers, and direct access to Pensacola Bay and Gulf of Mexico for boating, fishing, and charters. Popular for transient dockage and exploring Santa Rosa Sound; tidal flows affect docking and channel navigation so check tides for safe use.