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 7h 13m 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 - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:553.54:390.24:540.16:585:00Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:233.712:393.35:260.55:400.46:575:01Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:073.51:243.16:210.76:340.66:565:03Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:513.42:103.07:260.97:380.76:545:04Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:393.33:013.08:350.98:420.66:535:05Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat3:363.44:013.19:380.79:410.46:525:06Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun4:403.65:023.410:310.510:340.26:515:08Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon5:363.95:543.711:170.311:22-0.16:505:09Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue6:214.36:394.111:590.06:495:10New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:034.67:224.412:07-0.312:40-0.36:475:12New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:454.88:054.712:51-0.51:20-0.56:465:13New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:294.98:514.91:36-0.62:01-0.66:455:14New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:164.99:384.92:21-0.62:42-0.76:445:15Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:054.810:284.93:06-0.63:23-0.76:425:17Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:564.611:204.83:51-0.44:05-0.76:415:18Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:514.44:37-0.24:50-0.56:405:19First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:164.712:474.25:280.15:42-0.26:385:20First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:134.51:454.06:300.56:430.16:375:22First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:134.42:454.010:180.77:530.26:355:23First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:174.33:494.011:110.59:020.26:345:24Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:274.34:564.211:570.310:030.06:325:25Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:324.55:554.512:330.36:315:27Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:264.76:464.711:450.111:46-0.36:295:28Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:124.87:314.912:21-0.16:285:29Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:554.88:154.912:32-0.41:00-0.26:265:30Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:364.68:574.81:18-0.41:40-0.36:255:31Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:164.49:384.62:03-0.42:21-0.36:235:33Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:564.110:184.32:47-0.33:02-0.26:225:34Waning Gibbous28Sun
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 5:23 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.

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