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 7m at 12:49 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:22 am (6.2 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 - Mar 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:076.17:515.01:280.42:270.66:345:51Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri8:156.08:575.12:320.53:310.66:335:52Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:226.010:005.23:360.44:330.56:315:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:266.210:595.54:390.35:310.36:305:54Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:246.311:545.75:390.26:250.16:285:55Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:176.46:340.07:150.06:275:57New Moon6Tue
7Wed12:446.01:066.57:27-0.18:01-0.16:255:58New Moon7Wed
8Thu1:326.21:526.48:16-0.18:44-0.16:235:59New Moon8Thu
9Fri2:176.32:376.39:03-0.19:260.06:226:00Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:006.43:216.19:490.010:050.16:206:01Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:436.44:065.910:340.110:440.26:196:02Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:256.34:535.711:190.211:240.36:176:03Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:106.35:425.512:050.36:166:04First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:566.16:345.312:050.412:530.46:146:05First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:476.07:275.212:500.51:440.56:126:06First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:425.98:225.21:400.62:380.66:116:07First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:385.99:165.32:340.63:320.66:096:08First Quarter17Sat
18Sun9:336.010:085.43:310.64:260.66:086:09Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:266.110:575.64:280.55:180.66:066:10Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:156.211:435.85:230.46:060.56:046:11Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:016.36:160.36:520.46:036:12Full Moon21Wed
22Thu12:256.012:446.37:060.27:360.46:016:13Full Moon22Thu
23Fri1:066.31:266.27:550.28:180.45:596:14Full Moon23Fri
24Sat1:466.52:096.18:440.29:010.45:586:15Full Moon24Sat
25Sun2:266.72:536.09:340.29:440.45:566:16Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:086.83:415.810:240.310:300.55:556:17Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue3:556.84:345.611:170.411:200.55:536:18Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed4:486.65:325.512:130.55:516:19Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:486.46:355.312:150.61:110.65:506:20Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:546.37:405.31:150.72:120.75:486:21Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat8:036.28:455.52:180.73:120.75:466:22Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:35 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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