Tides Today & Tomorrow in Providence, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Providence, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 56m at 8:02 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:03 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8454000
Common Questions About Tides

Providence, RI Tides - Feb 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:194.42:483.810:240.67:520.36:584:59First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:234.23:523.711:180.58:570.36:575:00Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:334.24:593.812:070.46:565:02Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:384.35:574.012:490.46:555:03Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:304.46:464.211:490.311:38-0.26:545:04Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:144.57:304.412:220.16:535:05Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:544.58:114.412:24-0.31:000.06:525:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:314.48:504.41:09-0.31:40-0.16:515:08Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:084.39:294.31:55-0.32:21-0.26:505:09Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:444.010:064.12:39-0.33:00-0.26:485:11Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:203.810:433.93:23-0.23:39-0.16:475:12Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:593.611:213.84:050.04:170.06:465:13Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:403.44:460.34:550.26:455:14Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:033.612:253.25:300.55:380.56:435:16Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:483.61:133.26:240.86:320.66:425:17Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:373.52:043.27:320.97:400.76:415:18Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:323.63:013.38:420.88:470.56:395:19Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:343.74:043.59:430.69:470.26:385:21Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:414.15:083.910:360.310:41-0.16:365:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:414.56:044.411:23-0.111:32-0.56:355:23Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:324.96:544.812:07-0.46:345:24New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:205.27:435.212:21-0.712:51-0.76:325:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:095.48:325.41:11-0.91:35-0.96:315:27New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:585.39:225.52:00-0.92:20-1.06:295:28Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:495.110:145.42:50-0.83:04-0.96:285:29Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:424.811:075.13:38-0.63:49-0.86:265:30Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:374.54:25-0.34:34-0.46:255:32First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:034.812:344.25:130.25:22-0.16:235:33First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:014.51:314.06:100.66:190.36:215:34First Quarter29Sat
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 11:32 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 Providence, RI?

Providence, 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 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 (55% illuminated). This places Providence, 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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