Tides Today & Tomorrow in Providence, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Providence, RI.
Next low tide : 8:02 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 58m at 2:44 pm (4.2 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 - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:094.37:335.112:330.612:320.45:398:04Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:564.78:185.41:160.41:190.25:408:03Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:425.09:045.51:580.12:060.15:418:01Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:305.29:525.62:41-0.12:540.05:428:00Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:195.410:415.53:24-0.23:430.05:437:59Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:095.511:335.34:06-0.34:310.15:447:58Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:015.54:49-0.35:190.35:457:57Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:265.012:555.45:32-0.16:090.65:467:55Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:224.81:515.36:190.17:070.95:477:54Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:184.62:475.27:140.410:501.15:487:53Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:164.43:465.08:180.611:471.05:497:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:174.34:524.99:240.75:507:50Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:224.36:004.912:370.910:26 AM0.65:517:49Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:264.56:595.11:210.811:22 AM0.55:527:47Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:214.87:485.112:320.812:130.45:537:46New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:094.98:325.21:020.61:010.35:547:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:535.09:125.01:390.51:470.35:557:43New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:355.09:524.92:190.32:340.35:567:41New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:164.910:314.63:000.33:200.45:577:40Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:564.811:094.33:410.34:060.55:587:38Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:354.611:494.14:210.34:500.65:597:37Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:154.45:010.55:320.86:007:35Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:303.812:554.25:410.76:171.16:027:34First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:143.71:384.16:230.97:101.36:037:32First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:003.62:244.17:151.18:141.46:047:31First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:483.63:144.18:181.29:241.46:057:29First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:403.64:094.29:241.110:251.26:067:27Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:383.85:124.410:240.911:170.96:077:26Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:414.16:134.811:190.66:087:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:394.57:065.112:030.512:090.36:097:23Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:305.07:545.512:450.212:580.06:107:21Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8454000)

Common Questions About Providence, RI Tides

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

Slack tide in Providence, RI is approximately 5:23 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA