Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low1:03 AM0.8 ft
- High6:23 AM5.4 ft
- Low12:58 PM0.7 ft
- High6:40 PM6.2 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low1:49 AM0.8 ft
- High7:16 AM5.2 ft
- Low1:43 PM0.7 ft
- High7:34 PM6.1 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1:03 AM | 0.8 ft |
| High | 6:23 AM | 5.4 ft |
| Low | 12:58 PM | 0.7 ft |
| High | 6:40 PM | 6.2 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 6:40 PM high.
- Tidepools & shellingNext: Sat 12:00 to 3:00 PMEarlier today: 12:00 to 2:00 PM
Today's best window (12:00 to 2:00 PM) has passed.
- SurfingNext: Sat 4:00 to 5:00 PMEarlier today: 3:00 to 4:00 PM
Today's best window (3:00 to 4:00 PM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 11:00 AM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing6:00 to 7:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 7:16 AM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling1:00 to 2:00 PM
The 0.7 ft low at 1:43 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 2:40 PM.
- Surfing4:00 to 5:00 PM
Mid tide from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 12:00 PM.
Next 7 days
October calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayFri 16 | L1:03a0.8 | H6:23a5.4 | L12:58p0.7 | H6:40p6.2 | 5.5 |
| SatOct 17 | L1:49a0.8 | H7:16a5.2 | L1:43p0.7 | H7:34p6.1 | 5.4 |
| SunOct 18 | L2:37a0.8 | H8:12a5.2 | L2:33p0.7 | H8:30p6.1 | 5.4 |
| MonOct 19 | L3:27a0.8 | H9:09a5.3 | L3:28p0.7 | H9:26p6.1 | 5.4 |
| TueOct 20 | L4:19a0.8 | H10:03a5.5 | L4:25p0.8 | H10:20p6.3 | 5.5 |
| WedOct 21 | L5:12a0.8 | H10:55a5.8 | L5:24p0.8 | H11:11p6.4 | 5.6 |
| ThuOct 22 | L6:03a0.8 | H11:43a6.1 | L6:21p0.8 | H11:59p6.5 | 5.7 |
Neap tides Sunday. Smaller range, so highs and lows stay close to average. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8545530.
Nearby stations
Currents
Philadelphia, Penns Landing
- Slack1:59 AM
- Max flood4:10 AM 1.2 kn
- Slack6:58 AM
- Max ebb9:54 AM 1.8 kn
- Slack1:44 PM
- Max flood3:59 PM 1.6 kn
- Slack7:03 PM
- Max ebb10:13 PM 1.8 kn
Current predictions for Philadelphia, Penns Landing, 0.5 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 39.953° N, 75.138° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8545530
About the tides at Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a semidiurnal tide: two highs and two lows of similar height each day, about 12 hours and 25 minutes apart. The range is large, about 6.2 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. From the average lower low to the average higher high, the difference is 6.8 ft. The next spring tides peak on October 27, with a range of 6.8 ft. Neap tides follow on Sunday, when the range shrinks to 5.4 ft. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 7.8 ft on August 3, and the lowest is −0.4 ft on January 24.
This is a prediction station. NOAA calculates its tides from past measurements at this spot, but there is no live gauge today. NOAA measured the tide here from 1900 to 1989 to set up these predictions. The nearest other station is Philadelphia, US Coast Guard Station, Pa., 1 mi away, where high tide comes about 21 min earlier. For tidal currents, see Philadelphia, Penns Landing.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.