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 3h 30m 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 - May 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:066.74:505.611:250.711:141.06:007:54Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:416.75:335.512:100.85:597:55Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:236.76:225.512:580.85:587:56Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:166.67:165.612:490.91:500.85:567:57First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:196.68:155.71:460.92:440.85:557:58First Quarter5Thu
6Fri8:266.59:156.02:480.93:410.75:547:59First Quarter6Fri
7Sat9:326.510:136.33:520.84:370.65:538:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:336.611:096.74:560.75:320.55:528:01Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:316.65:580.66:250.45:518:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:027.112:256.66:570.47:170.45:508:03Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:527.41:186.57:540.38:070.45:498:04Full Moon11Wed
12Thu1:417.52:096.48:480.28:550.55:488:05Full Moon12Thu
13Fri2:297.63:006.29:400.29:440.65:478:06Full Moon13Fri
14Sat3:177.53:526.110:310.310:320.85:468:07Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:067.34:445.911:210.411:200.95:458:08Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:567.05:375.812:100.65:448:09Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:486.86:315.712:091.012:590.75:438:10Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:436.57:265.71:001.11:490.75:428:11Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:396.38:225.81:521.12:390.85:418:12Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:366.29:175.92:471.13:290.85:418:12Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat9:336.110:106.13:421.14:180.75:408:13Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun10:276.111:006.34:381.05:060.75:398:14Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:196.011:486.65:330.95:530.75:388:15Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:086.06:260.86:390.75:388:16Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:326.712:555.97:170.77:220.85:378:17Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:136.81:395.88:050.78:050.95:368:18New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:526.92:225.78:520.78:471.05:368:18New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:296.93:045.69:370.79:291.05:358:19New Moon28Sat
29Sun3:066.93:465.610:220.710:121.05:358:20New Moon29Sun
30Mon3:446.94:295.611:070.710:571.05:348:21Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:256.95:145.611:530.711:450.95:348:22Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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