Tides Today & Tomorrow in Providence, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Providence, RI.
Next low tide : 8:04 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 3:03 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8454000
Common Questions About Tides

Providence, RI Tides - Feb 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:374.76:024.311:21-0.111:24-0.66:584:59Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:325.16:554.712:09-0.46:575:01New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:235.57:465.112:16-0.912:56-0.76:565:02New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:135.68:375.31:07-1.01:43-0.96:555:03New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:035.59:285.31:59-1.02:28-0.96:545:04Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:545.210:205.22:50-0.83:12-0.96:535:06Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:464.911:135.03:38-0.63:54-0.76:525:07Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:394.54:25-0.24:37-0.46:515:08First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:084.712:344.15:140.25:23-0.16:495:10First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:034.41:303.76:080.66:150.36:485:11First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:594.02:263.510:070.87:170.66:475:12First Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:003.83:263.411:000.78:240.66:465:13Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:103.64:333.411:450.79:260.56:445:15Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:203.75:323.612:210.76:435:16Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:113.96:203.811:230.611:100.16:425:17Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:504.07:004.011:560.411:57-0.16:405:18Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:234.27:364.112:340.26:395:20Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:554.28:114.212:42-0.21:130.06:375:21Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:264.28:454.21:26-0.31:52-0.16:365:22Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:004.19:204.22:10-0.32:30-0.16:355:23Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:354.09:574.22:52-0.23:06-0.16:335:25Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:153.810:364.13:32-0.13:400.06:325:26Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:583.611:194.04:090.14:140.16:305:27Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:463.54:480.34:510.26:295:28Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:083.912:373.45:310.55:360.36:275:30Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:023.91:313.46:300.76:390.46:265:31Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:584.02:293.57:460.77:560.46:245:32Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:004.13:323.78:590.69:060.26:235:33Waning Crescent28Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8454000)

Common Questions About Providence, RI Tides

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

Slack tide in Providence, RI is approximately 5:33 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 Providence, RI?

Providence, RI is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Providence, 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 Providence, RI?

Tide predictions for Providence, 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 Providence, RI?

Tide data for Providence, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8454000. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8454000.

What is the moon phase in Providence, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Providence, RI is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Providence, RI 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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