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 2h 44m 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 - Mar 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:496.36:010.16:470.16:345:51Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:185.612:346.46:52-0.17:340.16:325:52New Moon2Sat
3Sun1:015.81:196.57:42-0.18:190.06:315:54New Moon3Sun
4Mon1:436.02:036.58:31-0.29:030.06:295:55New Moon4Mon
5Tue2:266.22:476.49:20-0.29:47-0.16:285:56Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:106.33:356.310:10-0.210:33-0.16:265:57Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu3:566.44:256.111:02-0.111:200.06:255:58Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:476.55:205.911:570.06:235:59Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:426.46:195.612:100.112:540.26:226:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:416.37:215.41:040.21:540.36:206:01First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:456.28:245.42:030.32:550.46:186:02First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:496.29:275.43:040.43:560.46:176:03Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:516.210:265.64:050.44:550.36:156:04Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:506.311:215.85:040.35:500.26:146:05Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:436.45:590.26:410.16:126:06Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:116.012:326.46:510.17:280.06:106:07Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:596.11:186.47:400.18:120.16:096:08Full Moon17Sun
18Mon1:436.22:026.38:260.18:530.16:076:09Full Moon18Mon
19Tue2:266.32:456.29:110.29:320.26:066:10Full Moon19Tue
20Wed3:076.33:286.19:540.210:100.36:046:11Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu3:476.34:125.910:360.310:470.46:026:13Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri4:286.34:575.711:190.311:250.56:016:14Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat5:106.25:455.612:040.45:596:15Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:556.16:355.412:050.512:520.55:576:16Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:456.17:285.312:490.61:430.55:566:17Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:396.08:235.31:410.62:380.65:546:18Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:356.19:175.42:380.63:340.65:536:19Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu9:316.210:095.63:370.64:290.65:516:20Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:256.310:585.94:360.55:220.55:496:21Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:166.511:456.25:320.36:130.45:486:22Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:046.66:270.27:010.35:466:23New Moon31Sun
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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