Tides Today & Tomorrow in Newport, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Newport, RI.
Next low tide : 8:51 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 59m at 2:34 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8452660
Common Questions About Tides

Newport, RI Tides - Jan 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:063.59:303.11:58-0.12:520.07:114:25Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:423.310:102.92:400.03:260.17:114:26Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:193.110:512.83:210.14:000.27:114:27Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:592.911:342.84:020.24:360.27:124:28Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:412.84:460.45:150.37:124:29Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:182.812:262.75:380.56:020.37:114:30Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:032.81:142.66:440.66:570.37:114:31Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:533.02:092.67:590.57:560.27:114:32Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:483.13:112.79:100.38:550.07:114:33Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:493.44:162.910:090.19:50-0.27:114:34Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:503.75:163.211:01-0.210:43-0.47:114:35Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:454.16:103.511:51-0.411:35-0.77:104:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:384.47:033.712:42-0.67:104:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:294.67:544.012:28-0.81:34-0.77:104:38New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:204.78:464.11:22-0.82:23-0.77:094:39New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:124.69:394.12:17-0.83:09-0.77:094:40Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:054.310:344.03:10-0.63:53-0.67:084:42Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:594.011:313.94:03-0.44:37-0.47:084:43Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:553.75:02-0.15:26-0.17:074:44First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:283.812:513.46:290.26:220.17:074:45First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:253.61:483.18:210.47:280.27:064:46First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:253.52:482.99:320.48:310.37:054:48First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:293.43:522.810:280.39:250.37:054:49Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:313.44:512.911:120.310:100.27:044:50Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:263.45:423.011:480.210:510.17:034:51Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:123.56:283.112:190.27:024:52Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:543.57:093.212:500.17:024:54Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:313.57:473.212:16-0.11:230.07:014:55Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:063.58:243.212:59-0.21:57-0.17:004:56Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:403.49:013.11:42-0.22:29-0.16:594:57Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:133.39:373.12:23-0.23:00-0.16:584:59Waning Gibbous31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8452660)

Common Questions About Newport, RI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Newport, RI today?

Slack tide in Newport, RI is approximately 5:42 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 Newport, RI?

Newport, RI is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Newport, RI 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 Newport, RI?

Tide predictions for Newport, RI 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 Newport, RI?

Tide data for Newport, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8452660. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8452660.

What is the moon phase in Newport, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Newport, RI is First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Newport, RI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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