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 : 3:25 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 9:04 am (5.7 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 - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:126.311:325.95:230.05:530.27:024:36Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:566.46:070.06:410.17:034:36New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:175.812:376.56:500.17:280.17:044:35New Moon3Mon
4Tue1:015.71:176.47:320.28:120.27:054:35New Moon4Tue
5Wed1:435.51:546.48:120.38:550.27:064:35New Moon5Wed
6Thu2:245.42:316.38:520.39:380.37:074:35New Moon6Thu
7Fri3:045.33:076.39:330.410:210.37:084:35Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat3:455.23:456.310:140.311:040.37:094:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:275.24:286.210:590.311:500.27:104:35Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:135.25:186.211:490.37:114:35First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:055.36:166.112:380.212:440.37:124:35First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:015.57:186.11:290.11:440.37:124:35First Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:595.78:206.02:230.02:470.27:134:36First Quarter13Thu
14Fri8:576.19:206.03:18-0.13:500.17:144:36Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:526.410:186.04:14-0.14:510.07:154:36Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:466.711:146.05:09-0.25:50-0.17:154:36Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:386.96:03-0.36:47-0.27:164:37Full Moon17Mon
18Tue12:076.012:297.06:55-0.37:41-0.37:174:37Full Moon18Tue
19Wed1:005.91:207.07:47-0.28:34-0.37:174:37Full Moon19Wed
20Thu1:525.82:116.98:37-0.29:25-0.37:184:38Full Moon20Thu
21Fri2:445.73:026.79:28-0.110:14-0.27:184:38Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:375.63:546.510:180.011:03-0.27:194:39Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:305.54:466.311:080.111:52-0.17:194:39Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:235.45:406.011:590.17:204:40Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:175.46:355.812:40-0.112:510.27:204:40Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:115.47:305.61:28-0.11:450.37:204:41Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu8:055.58:255.52:17-0.12:400.37:214:42Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri8:585.79:195.43:06-0.13:350.27:214:42Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:495.910:115.43:55-0.14:300.17:214:43Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:386.011:025.44:43-0.15:230.07:214:44Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon11:246.111:505.45:30-0.16:130.07:224:45Waning Crescent31Mon
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 12:14 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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