Tides Today & Tomorrow in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 43m at 1:39 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:14 am (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8545240
Common Questions About Tides

Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA Tides - Mar 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:245.72:405.99:010.39:270.36:335:52New Moon1Tue
2Wed3:035.73:195.89:420.310:020.36:325:53Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu3:395.83:595.710:230.310:360.36:305:54Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:155.84:405.511:050.411:100.36:295:55Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:505.95:245.311:490.411:480.46:275:56Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:295.96:135.112:390.56:265:57First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:165.97:085.012:320.41:340.66:245:58First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:155.98:085.01:260.52:340.76:235:59First Quarter8Tue
9Wed8:196.09:075.12:280.53:350.76:216:00First Quarter9Wed
10Thu9:236.110:055.33:330.54:350.66:206:01Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:236.310:595.64:370.35:320.46:186:02Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:206.611:516.05:380.16:260.26:166:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:136.76:35-0.17:160.06:156:05Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:416.31:046.87:30-0.28:05-0.16:136:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue1:306.61:546.78:23-0.38:52-0.16:126:07Full Moon15Tue
16Wed2:196.82:456.69:16-0.39:38-0.16:106:08Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu3:086.93:366.310:08-0.210:250.06:086:09Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri3:586.94:286.111:01-0.111:130.16:076:10Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:496.85:235.811:540.16:056:11Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:436.66:205.512:030.312:490.36:046:12Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:416.37:195.412:550.41:460.46:026:13Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:416.28:195.31:510.62:440.56:006:14Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:426.09:185.42:490.73:410.65:596:15Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:416.010:135.63:460.74:360.55:576:16Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:366.111:055.84:420.65:270.55:556:17Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:266.211:535.95:360.56:140.45:546:18Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:126.26:250.46:580.45:526:19New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:376.112:556.27:120.47:380.45:516:20New Moon28Mon
29Tue1:176.21:366.17:560.48:160.55:496:21New Moon29Tue
30Wed1:566.22:156.08:390.58:520.65:476:22New Moon30Wed
31Thu2:316.32:545.89:200.59:270.65:466:23Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 4:26 am — 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 36% 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 (36% 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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