Tides Today & Tomorrow in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:19 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 56m at 9:28 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8545240
Common Questions About Tides

Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA Tides - Sep 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:287.31:016.47:380.67:460.56:287:32Full Moon1Fri
2Sat1:207.51:526.78:300.48:410.36:297:30Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:127.52:426.99:190.39:350.36:307:29Full Moon3Sun
4Mon3:037.53:337.010:080.210:280.36:317:27Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue3:557.34:257.110:570.211:210.36:327:26Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:487.15:187.111:450.26:337:24Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu5:436.86:127.112:150.412:340.36:347:22Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:396.57:077.01:100.51:250.46:347:21Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:366.38:047.02:050.62:170.56:357:19Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:356.29:026.93:020.73:110.66:367:18Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon9:336.19:596.93:590.74:060.66:377:16Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:296.210:546.94:540.65:000.66:387:14Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:236.311:457.05:480.65:540.66:397:13Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:136.46:390.56:450.66:407:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:337.01:006.57:260.57:330.66:417:09New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:177.01:446.58:100.58:190.76:427:08New Moon16Sat
17Sun2:006.92:266.68:510.59:020.76:437:06New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:416.83:066.59:300.69:450.86:447:04New Moon18Mon
19Tue3:206.73:436.510:080.710:270.96:457:03Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:596.54:206.510:440.711:090.96:467:01Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:386.34:556.511:200.811:511.06:476:59Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:186.15:306.611:570.86:486:58Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:016.06:096.612:371.012:370.86:496:56First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:515.87:006.61:271.01:240.86:506:54First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:485.88:016.72:221.12:200.96:516:53First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:505.89:076.73:211.13:220.96:526:51First Quarter26Tue
27Wed9:515.910:106.94:221.04:270.86:536:49Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:496.111:097.15:210.95:290.76:536:48Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:456.46:170.76:300.56:546:46Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:067.312:386.87:110.57:270.46:556:45Full Moon30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8545240)

Common Questions About Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA today?

Slack tide in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA is approximately 12:53 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 Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA?

Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA 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 Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA 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 Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA?

Tide predictions for Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA 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 Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA?

Tide data for Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA is sourced from NOAA Station #8545240. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8545240.

What is the moon phase in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA 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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