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 5h 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 - Aug 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:183.62:534.17:470.410:000.65:398:03Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:163.43:544.08:510.511:010.65:408:02Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:183.34:583.99:520.611:510.65:418:01Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:213.35:583.910:440.65:428:00Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:183.36:493.912:330.611:29 AM0.55:437:59Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:073.57:343.91:080.512:120.55:447:57New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:523.68:153.91:390.512:560.45:457:56New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:333.68:533.92:090.41:400.35:467:55New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:123.69:283.82:410.32:250.35:477:54New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:503.610:033.73:140.33:080.35:487:52Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:283.510:373.53:460.33:490.35:497:51Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:053.511:133.34:160.34:290.45:507:50Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:433.411:523.24:470.35:080.55:517:48Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:243.35:190.45:500.75:527:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:353.01:073.45:560.56:400.85:537:46First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:233.01:533.46:410.57:440.95:547:44First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:142.92:453.57:370.69:010.85:557:43First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:112.93:453.68:420.510:150.65:567:41Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:163.14:513.99:500.411:140.45:577:40Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:223.35:554.210:530.15:587:38Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:233.76:514.512:050.211:52 AM-0.15:597:37Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:174.17:444.812:54-0.112:48-0.36:007:35Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:104.48:354.91:43-0.31:44-0.46:017:34Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:014.79:264.92:31-0.42:41-0.46:027:32Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:524.810:174.73:16-0.43:36-0.46:037:31Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:454.811:094.53:58-0.44:29-0.26:047:29Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:394.64:39-0.25:230.16:057:28Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:034.112:354.45:210.06:280.56:067:26Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:593.81:324.26:080.38:160.76:077:24Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:563.52:293.97:030.69:410.86:087:23Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:533.33:303.78:110.810:440.86:097:21Third Quarter31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8452660)

Common Questions About Newport, RI Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA