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 4h 59m 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 - Feb 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:125.45:275.811:460.18:096:19Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:565.46:125.612:180.012:300.18:086:20Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:415.47:015.512:570.01:160.28:076:21Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun7:285.47:525.31:380.02:060.28:066:23Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon8:175.58:465.12:220.03:010.28:056:24Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue9:095.69:415.03:110.13:580.38:046:25Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed10:025.710:365.04:040.14:560.28:026:26Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:545.911:285.15:000.15:540.28:016:27Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:466.15:570.06:490.18:006:29Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:195.312:356.36:52-0.17:410.07:596:30Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:075.41:246.57:45-0.28:32-0.17:586:31New Moon11Sun
12Mon1:555.62:126.68:37-0.39:20-0.27:576:32New Moon12Mon
13Tue2:425.83:016.79:28-0.410:08-0.37:556:33New Moon13Tue
14Wed3:295.93:506.610:19-0.510:55-0.47:546:35Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:186.14:416.511:11-0.511:43-0.47:536:36Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:096.25:336.312:04-0.47:526:37Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:016.26:286.012:31-0.412:59-0.37:506:38First Quarter17Sat
18Sun6:576.27:265.81:21-0.31:56-0.27:496:39First Quarter18Sun
19Mon7:546.28:255.62:14-0.22:550.07:486:40First Quarter19Mon
20Tue8:546.19:265.43:09-0.13:540.17:466:42First Quarter20Tue
21Wed9:536.110:255.44:050.04:540.17:456:43Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:526.111:225.55:030.05:520.07:446:44Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:476.25:590.06:460.07:426:45Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:165.612:386.26:520.07:37-0.17:416:46Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:065.71:266.37:430.08:24-0.17:396:47Full Moon25Sun
26Mon1:525.82:116.38:300.09:070.07:386:48Full Moon26Mon
27Tue2:375.82:546.29:150.09:480.07:366:49Full Moon27Tue
28Wed3:195.83:356.19:580.110:270.17:356:51Full Moon28Wed
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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