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 1h 02m 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 - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:076.36:15-0.17:00-0.17:224:46New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:345.312:496.37:00-0.17:46-0.17:224:46New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:175.21:286.37:430.08:30-0.17:224:47New Moon3Thu
4Fri1:585.22:066.38:260.09:130.07:224:48New Moon4Fri
5Sat2:385.22:456.39:09-0.19:560.07:224:49Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:185.23:246.29:53-0.110:39-0.17:224:50Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon3:595.24:086.210:39-0.111:23-0.17:224:51Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:445.34:566.111:29-0.17:224:52Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:335.55:515.912:09-0.212:240.07:224:53First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:285.66:515.712:59-0.21:230.17:224:54First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:275.87:535.61:51-0.22:260.17:214:55First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:275.98:565.42:47-0.13:300.17:214:56Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:266.19:565.43:45-0.14:320.17:214:57Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:236.310:555.44:43-0.15:330.07:204:58Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:196.511:505.45:40-0.26:30-0.27:204:59Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:136.56:35-0.27:25-0.27:205:00Full Moon16Wed
17Thu12:445.41:056.57:28-0.28:16-0.37:195:01Full Moon17Thu
18Fri1:365.41:556.58:19-0.29:05-0.37:195:02Full Moon18Fri
19Sat2:275.42:456.39:08-0.19:52-0.27:185:03Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:175.43:346.29:57-0.110:37-0.27:185:05Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:065.44:236.010:440.011:21-0.27:175:06Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:555.45:125.811:320.07:175:07Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:455.56:035.612:05-0.212:210.17:165:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:355.56:565.412:49-0.11:120.17:155:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:265.67:505.31:34-0.12:050.27:155:10Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:185.68:445.22:21-0.12:590.27:145:12Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun9:105.79:385.13:100.03:540.17:135:13Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:005.910:295.14:010.04:490.17:125:14Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:496.011:185.24:520.05:410.07:115:15Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:356.15:42-0.16:31-0.17:115:16Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:055.212:206.26:30-0.17:18-0.17:105:18New Moon31Thu
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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