Tides Today & Tomorrow in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA.
Next low tide : in 19m at 3:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:436.35:125.811:380.411:420.66:447:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:186.35:545.612:210.56:437:25Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:556.36:405.512:190.61:070.56:417:26Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:386.37:325.51:020.61:570.66:397:27Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:326.38:285.51:530.62:530.76:387:28Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:356.39:265.62:520.73:510.76:367:29Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:406.410:245.83:560.74:500.66:357:30Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:416.511:196.15:000.65:470.56:337:31Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:396.76:010.46:420.46:317:32Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:116.512:336.97:000.27:340.26:307:33Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:026.81:266.97:560.08:250.16:287:34New Moon11Wed
12Thu1:527.12:176.98:51-0.19:130.16:277:35New Moon12Thu
13Fri2:417.23:096.89:44-0.110:020.16:257:36New Moon13Fri
14Sat3:307.34:016.610:37-0.110:500.26:247:37Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:207.34:546.411:290.011:390.36:227:38Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:127.15:496.112:220.16:217:39Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:066.96:456.012:300.51:150.26:197:40First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:036.77:435.91:220.62:100.46:187:41First Quarter18Wed
19Thu8:016.58:425.82:170.73:050.56:167:42First Quarter19Thu
20Fri9:016.39:405.93:130.84:000.56:157:43First Quarter20Fri
21Sat10:006.310:366.14:100.84:540.56:147:44Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:566.311:286.35:060.75:450.46:127:45Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:476.36:000.66:330.46:117:46Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:166.512:356.46:520.57:190.46:097:47Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed1:026.61:216.37:400.58:010.46:087:48Full Moon25Wed
26Thu1:446.72:046.38:260.48:420.56:077:49Full Moon26Thu
27Fri2:236.72:456.19:100.59:210.66:057:50Full Moon27Fri
28Sat3:016.73:266.09:530.59:580.76:047:51Full Moon28Sat
29Sun3:366.74:065.910:350.510:350.86:037:52Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:116.74:465.811:170.611:130.86:017:53Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 6:26 pm — 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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