Tides Today & Tomorrow in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Philadelphia, USCG Station, PA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:39 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 21m at 6:51 pm (6.7 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 - Sep 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:135.89:416.93:440.93:480.86:287:32Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:145.810:406.84:430.94:460.86:297:31Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:115.911:366.95:410.95:430.86:307:29Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:056.06:350.86:370.86:317:28Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:276.912:546.27:250.77:280.86:317:26Full Moon5Mon
6Tue1:136.91:416.38:100.78:160.96:327:24Full Moon6Tue
7Wed1:576.92:246.38:530.79:010.96:337:23Full Moon7Wed
8Thu2:396.83:066.49:320.89:441.06:347:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri3:206.63:456.410:090.810:261.16:357:20Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:006.44:236.410:450.911:081.16:367:18Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:416.25:016.411:200.911:511.26:377:16Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:236.05:396.511:541.06:387:15Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:085.86:196.512:351.212:311.06:397:13Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:575.67:056.41:231.21:131.06:407:11Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:515.58:006.42:161.32:041.06:417:10Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:495.49:026.53:141.33:031.16:427:08Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat9:475.510:036.64:131.34:061.06:437:06Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:435.711:016.95:111.15:090.96:447:05Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:376.011:567.16:071.06:090.86:457:03Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:286.37:000.87:070.66:467:01Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:477.21:176.77:500.68:020.46:477:00New Moon21Wed
22Thu1:377.32:047.08:380.48:560.36:486:58New Moon22Thu
23Fri2:267.22:527.29:250.39:490.36:486:56New Moon23Fri
24Sat3:157.13:417.410:110.310:420.46:496:55Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:066.83:307.49:580.410:360.55:505:53Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon3:596.54:227.310:470.511:300.65:515:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:546.25:177.111:370.65:525:50First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:526.06:166.912:260.712:300.85:535:48First Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:525.87:176.71:230.91:260.95:545:47First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:535.78:186.62:210.92:240.95:555:45First Quarter30Fri
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 10:15 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 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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