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 5h 27m 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 - Aug 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:316.38:066.92:030.72:210.35:588:14First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:316.09:046.93:030.83:150.45:598:13First Quarter2Tue
3Wed9:315.910:027.04:040.84:110.66:008:12Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:315.810:597.05:040.85:080.66:018:11Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:285.811:537.16:030.86:040.76:028:10Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:225.96:580.76:580.76:038:09Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:447.11:135.97:500.77:490.86:048:08Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:327.02:026.08:380.68:380.96:058:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:187.02:486.09:220.79:240.96:068:05Full Moon9Tue
10Wed3:026.93:326.010:040.710:081.06:078:04Full Moon10Wed
11Thu3:456.74:166.110:440.710:511.16:088:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:276.64:586.111:220.811:341.16:098:01Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:106.45:406.211:580.86:108:00Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:556.26:236.212:181.212:350.86:117:59Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:435.97:086.31:041.21:130.86:127:57Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:345.77:576.31:541.21:550.96:137:56Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:295.58:486.42:491.22:440.96:137:55Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:255.49:436.53:461.23:381.06:147:53Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri10:215.410:386.64:451.24:371.06:157:52Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:155.611:326.85:431.15:360.96:167:50Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:075.76:381.06:340.86:177:49Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:237.012:565.97:310.87:290.76:187:48New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:137.21:446.28:200.78:230.56:197:46New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:017.32:316.49:080.59:150.56:207:45New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:497.33:196.69:540.410:070.46:217:43New Moon25Thu
26Fri3:377.24:076.810:400.311:000.46:227:42Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:277.04:577.011:270.311:530.56:237:40Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:196.75:497.112:140.36:247:39Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:146.46:447.112:480.61:030.46:257:37First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:126.17:417.01:450.71:550.56:267:35First Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:125.98:416.92:440.82:500.76:277:34First Quarter31Wed
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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