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 : in 4h 39m at 1:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:196.84:536.111:210.611:320.95:588:14Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:076.65:416.212:030.65:598:13Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:566.46:296.312:201.012:450.66:008:12Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:466.17:186.41:091.01:260.66:018:11Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:385.98:086.41:591.12:090.76:028:10Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun8:325.78:596.52:521.12:550.86:038:09Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon9:275.69:516.53:461.13:450.86:048:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue10:225.610:436.64:411.04:370.96:058:07Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:155.611:336.85:360.95:300.96:068:05Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:045.76:280.96:220.86:078:04Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:216.912:515.87:180.87:120.86:088:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:067.01:365.98:050.78:010.76:098:02New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:497.02:186.08:500.78:490.76:098:00New Moon13Sun
14Mon2:307.12:596.29:330.69:360.66:107:59New Moon14Mon
15Tue3:117.03:406.310:150.610:240.66:117:58Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:526.94:226.510:570.511:130.76:127:56Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:366.85:076.711:400.56:137:55Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:246.65:556.812:050.712:240.56:147:54Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:186.36:486.912:590.81:120.56:157:52First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:176.07:476.91:571.02:050.66:167:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:205.88:496.92:581.13:030.86:177:49First Quarter21Mon
22Tue9:245.79:526.94:011.14:040.96:187:48Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:275.710:546.95:031.15:050.96:197:46Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:285.811:537.06:030.96:050.86:207:45Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:246.07:000.87:020.86:217:43Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:477.01:176.17:520.77:560.86:227:42Full Moon26Sat
27Sun1:377.12:066.38:400.68:470.86:237:40Full Moon27Sun
28Mon2:247.02:536.49:250.69:350.86:247:39Full Moon28Mon
29Tue3:096.93:386.410:070.610:210.96:257:37Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:546.74:226.510:470.711:061.06:267:36Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:386.55:056.511:260.711:511.06:277:34Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 3:57 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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