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 4h 54m 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 - Jul 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:546.86:386.212:250.71:070.45:358:33First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:516.77:336.41:200.71:560.35:358:33First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:496.48:306.62:190.72:480.35:368:32First Quarter3Sun
4Mon8:506.29:276.83:200.83:410.35:368:32First Quarter4Mon
5Tue9:506.110:237.14:210.84:350.45:378:32Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:486.011:187.25:230.75:300.55:388:32Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:455.96:220.66:250.65:388:31Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:107.312:395.97:180.67:180.75:398:31Full Moon8Fri
9Sat1:007.31:315.98:110.58:090.85:408:31Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:497.22:215.99:010.68:590.85:408:30Full Moon10Sun
11Mon2:367.13:105.89:480.69:460.95:418:30Full Moon11Mon
12Tue3:237.03:585.810:330.610:321.05:428:30Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:096.84:455.811:160.711:171.15:428:29Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:556.65:325.811:570.75:438:29Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:416.56:195.912:021.112:380.75:448:28Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:306.37:076.012:481.11:180.75:458:27Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:206.07:556.11:371.22:000.75:458:27Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:135.88:456.22:291.22:440.75:468:26Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:085.69:366.33:251.13:310.85:478:26Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed10:035.510:266.54:221.14:210.85:488:25Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:575.511:166.75:191.05:140.95:498:24Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:485.56:151.06:080.95:498:23Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:046.812:385.67:080.97:010.95:508:23Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:517.01:255.67:590.87:530.85:518:22New Moon24Sun
25Mon1:377.12:115.88:480.78:440.75:528:21New Moon25Mon
26Tue2:237.12:575.99:360.69:340.65:538:20New Moon26Tue
27Wed3:097.23:446.110:220.510:250.65:548:19Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:577.14:326.311:080.411:170.55:558:18Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:477.05:226.511:540.35:568:17Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:386.86:156.612:100.612:410.35:578:16Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:336.67:096.81:050.61:300.35:578:15First Quarter31Sun
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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