Marcus Hook tides today
- Tide now 2.8 ft ↓ falling · low 9:53 pm (0.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:10–4:10 pm good day · 7/10
- Wind · air 4 mph · 60 °F from the S, gusts 6 · partly cloudy
- Sun 7:26 am–6:04 pm 10 h 38 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:39 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:39 pm
- Pressure 30.37 inHg steady · falling tomorrow
- Coefficient 77 average coefficient · spring tides Oct 26–28
- Major solunar period 1:37–3:37 am today's activity: medium
Today in Marcus Hook there are high tides at 1:58 am (5.7 ft) and 2:16 pm (6.9 ft) and low tides at 9:02 am and 9:53 pm. Tide coefficient 77. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 9:53 pm. The sun rises at 7:26 am and sets at 6:04 pm: 10 h 38 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:39 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:37 am to 3:37 am and from 2:08 pm to 4:08 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. There's a light breeze from the south (4 mph). Partly cloudy, 60 °F.
Fishing in Marcus Hook today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 2:16 pm, coefficient 75
- Major period 2:08–4:08 pm
- Steady pressure (30.39 inHg) and almost no wind
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 77 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:20 pm, combines the 2:16 pm high tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 1:40 am to 3:00 am, with the 1:58 am high tide and a major period, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, summer flounder, longfin inshore squid and spot. October is one of the months when these are seen most: summer flounder and longfin inshore squid. What you can catch
Tides in Marcus Hook
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 1:58 am 5.7 ft · coef. 77
- ▼ Low tide 9:02 am 0.5 ft
- ▲ High tide 2:16 pm 6.9 ft · coef. 75
- ▼ Next low tide 9:53 pm 0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 2 min to low tide at 9:53 pm.
Tide coefficient 77 for the 1:58 am high tide and 75 for the 2:16 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 6.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: an average range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on May 18 (7.2 ft) and the lowest, on December 26 (-0.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 8 to 11 (coefficient 79, 6.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 20 (coefficient 59, 4.8 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:26 am · 6:04 pm | High tide 1:58 am · 5.7 ft | Low tide 9:02 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 2:16 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 9:53 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 77 | 91% | Major periods 1:37 am · 2:08 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:27 am · 6:03 pm | High tide 2:48 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 9:52 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 3:07 pm · 6.8 ft | Low tide 10:47 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 74 | 84% | Major periods 2:40 am · 3:13 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:28 am · 6:02 pm | High tide 3:43 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 10:45 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:03 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 11:42 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 71 | 74% | Major periods 3:45 am · 4:17 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:29 am · 6:01 pm | High tide 4:43 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 11:43 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:05 pm · 6.3 ft | — | Coef. 67 | 63% | Major periods 4:47 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:31 am · 4:59 pm | Low tide 12:39 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 4:49 am · 5.1 ft | Low tide 11:44 am · 0.7 ft | High tide 5:13 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 64 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:45 am · 5:12 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:32 am · 4:58 pm | Low tide 12:36 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 5:57 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 12:46 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 6:21 pm · 5.9 ft | Coef. 64 | 41% | Major periods 5:38 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:33 am · 4:57 pm | Low tide 1:33 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 7:01 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 1:47 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 7:25 pm · 5.9 ft | Coef. 68 | 30% | Major periods 6:27 am · 6:50 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Marcus Hook station (NOAA), 0.7 mi from Marcus Hook. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Marcus Hook
Sea state
The wave model doesn't reach Marcus Hook: it's on inland water (an estuary, sound or sheltered bay) or far from the open sea. Wind is still available right here.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:51 pm (local time).
Nearest marine station
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station DELD1, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Weather in Marcus Hook
Now in Marcus Hook
- Low / high
- 44 / 67 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 79%
- Humidity
- 61%
- Dew pointDew point
- 46 °F
- Visibility
- 18 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 64
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.19 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Overcast | Overcast | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 48° | 46° | 44° | 50° | 62° | 67° | 63° | 54° |
| Wind (mph) | 2 NNW | 3 NE | 3 SSW | 3 NNE | 4 E | 3 SSE | 3 SSE | 2 SE |
| Gusts | 4 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 11 |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 63° 3 SSE
- 9:00 pm 54° 2 SE
- 12:00 am 51° 5 NW
- 3:00 am 48° 4 NE
- 6:00 am 46° 3 N
- 9:00 am 48° 1 W
- 12:00 pm 64° 7 SW
- 3:00 pm 68° 5 SSW
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 44 / 67 °F | 6 mph ESE | 1:58 am · 2:16 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 44 / 69 °F | 7 mph SW | 2:48 am · 3:07 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 70 °F | 8 mph WNW | 3:43 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 49 / 63 °F | 5 mph NNW | 4:43 am · 5:05 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 50 / 65 °F | 3 mph S | 4:49 am · 5:13 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 52 / 67 °F | 4 mph SSW | 5:57 am · 6:21 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 68 °F | 5 mph E | 7:01 am · 7:25 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 56 / 68 °F | 7 mph E | 8:02 am · 8:24 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 58 / 66 °F | 9 mph ESE | 8:57 am · 9:18 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 65 °F | 7 mph W | 9:46 am · 10:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 61 °F | 8 mph NW | 10:30 am · 10:52 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 42 / 59 °F | 6 mph NW | 11:13 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 58 °F | 6 mph N | 11:53 am | |
| Tue 10 | 37 / 58 °F | 5 mph NE | 12:18 am · 12:33 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 44° / 69° 7 mph
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 56° / 70° 8 mph
- Sat 31 Overcast 49° / 63° 5 mph
- Sun 1 Overcast 50° / 65° 3 mph
- Mon 2 Overcast 52° / 67° 4 mph
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 68° 5 mph
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 56° / 68° 7 mph
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+4.2 °F; normal high: 63 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Marcus Hook
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:27 am
- Full dark 7:04 pm
- Civil dawn 6:58 am
- Civil dusk 6:32 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (37° high)
- Daylight 10 h 38 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:26 pm
- Full dark 7:04 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,744 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Marcus Hook
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:37–3:37 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:08–4:08 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:04–11:04 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:09–8:09 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Marcus Hook
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 2.0 mi
- Jetty 5.0 mi
- Fishing pond 3.6 mi
- Ridley Park Lake 6.1 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.3 mi
- Ridley Township Municipal Marina Ramp 6.6 mi
- West End Boat Club 6.6 mi
- Ridley Township Municipal Marina 6.7 mi
- Corinthian Yacht Club 6.7 mi
- Riverside Yacht Club 6.8 mi
- Fisher Custom Tackle 6.8 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,250 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.65 mi from Marcus Hook) out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep1,250 ft
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.8 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 1,250 ft from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 1,250 ft from shore; 66 ft is far out (beyond 1.8 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.8 mi out. The profile is turned slightly from the coast so it does not run into an island or a headland. Where the bottom comes up to the surface there are shoals, rocks or an islet next to the profile.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Marcus Hook Range Front Light 4.2 mi southwest
- Light height
- 26 ft above sea level
- Built
- 1915
Other lighthouses nearby: Cherry Island Range Rear Light (5.5 mi southwest), Marcus Hook Range Rear Light (6.0 mi southwest).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Marcus HookTides nearby
- Trainer0.6 mi
- Claymont2.5 mi
- Chester3.8 mi
- Eddystone4.8 mi
- Woodlyn5.7 mi
- Bellefonte5.8 mi
- Crum Lynne6.0 mi
- Edgemoor6.4 mi
- Ridley Park6.6 mi
- Penns Grove6.7 mi
Marcus Hook at a glance
- Town or city of about 2,397 people. Coordinates: 39.819° N, 75.419° W.
- It is 16 mi southwest of Philadelphia, the main place in Pennsylvania. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 1 min later than in Philadelphia.
- The nearest tide station, Marcus Hook, is 0.7 mi to the southeast.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about Marcus HookQuestions
What time is high tide today in Marcus Hook?
Today in Marcus Hook there are high tides at 1:58 am (5.7 ft) and 2:16 pm (6.9 ft) and low tides at 9:02 am and 9:53 pm. Tide coefficient 77.
What time is sunset today in Marcus Hook?
At 6:04 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:32 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Marcus Hook?
At 7:27 am. First light comes at 6:28 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:37–3:37 am, Minor 10:04–11:04 am, Major 2:08–4:08 pm, Minor 7:09–8:09 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Marcus Hook?
Overcast, from 44 °F to 67 °F, with a light breeze from the south (4 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
When is the best time to visit Marcus Hook?
The best time to visit Marcus Hook is from May to September: highs of 74 °F to 87 °F, about 10 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Marcus Hook (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).