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 1h 05m 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 - May 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:446.75:285.712:000.66:007:54Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:206.76:135.712:460.65:597:55Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:046.77:035.712:390.81:340.75:587:56Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:016.67:595.81:310.82:270.75:567:57Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:066.68:585.92:310.83:230.75:557:58Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun9:116.69:566.23:340.84:200.65:547:59Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon10:146.610:526.54:380.75:170.55:538:00Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:136.711:466.95:400.66:120.45:528:01Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:096.86:400.47:050.35:518:02Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:377.21:036.87:380.27:560.35:508:03New Moon10Thu
11Fri1:277.51:556.78:330.18:460.35:498:04New Moon11Fri
12Sat2:177.62:476.69:260.19:360.45:488:05New Moon12Sat
13Sun3:067.63:406.410:180.110:250.55:478:06Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon3:567.54:336.211:100.211:140.65:468:07Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:487.35:276.112:010.35:458:08Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:417.06:226.012:040.712:520.45:448:09Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:366.87:185.912:560.81:430.55:438:10First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:326.58:146.01:490.92:340.55:428:11First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:306.49:106.12:430.93:260.55:418:12First Quarter19Sat
20Sun9:276.310:046.23:390.94:160.55:418:12First Quarter20Sun
21Mon10:226.210:566.44:340.95:060.55:408:13Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:146.211:446.65:290.85:540.55:398:14Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:036.26:210.76:400.55:388:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:306.812:516.27:120.67:240.65:388:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:136.91:356.17:590.58:070.75:378:17Full Moon25Fri
26Sat1:536.92:196.08:450.58:480.85:368:18Full Moon26Sat
27Sun2:316.93:005.89:300.59:290.85:368:18Full Moon27Sun
28Mon3:076.93:415.710:130.610:090.95:358:19Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:436.94:225.710:570.610:510.95:358:20Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:196.95:055.711:410.611:350.95:348:21Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:596.95:505.812:260.65:348:21Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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