Tides Today & Tomorrow in Providence, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Providence, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 31m at 7:00 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:15 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8454000
Common Questions About Tides

Providence, RI Tides - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:514.65:254.410:40-0.110:44-0.76:584:59Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:535.06:224.811:32-0.411:38-0.96:575:01Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:485.47:155.212:20-0.66:565:02Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:395.68:065.412:29-1.11:08-0.86:555:03Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:305.68:575.51:21-1.11:55-0.96:545:04Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:215.59:495.42:12-1.12:41-0.96:535:06Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:135.110:425.23:02-0.93:26-0.76:525:07Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:054.711:354.93:50-0.64:08-0.56:505:08Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:584.34:36-0.24:52-0.26:495:10Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:304.612:524.05:250.35:400.26:485:11Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:244.21:463.66:200.66:350.56:475:12Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:193.92:413.47:260.97:380.66:465:13Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:183.73:413.311:040.98:420.66:445:15Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:253.74:453.49:370.89:410.56:435:16Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:263.85:403.610:270.610:330.36:425:17Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:133.96:243.811:120.411:220.16:405:18Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:504.17:014.011:540.16:395:20New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:244.37:364.112:07-0.112:36-0.16:375:21New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:574.38:104.212:52-0.21:17-0.26:365:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:314.38:454.31:35-0.31:57-0.36:355:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:074.39:224.32:18-0.32:36-0.36:335:25Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:474.210:024.22:59-0.23:14-0.26:325:26Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:304.010:454.23:38-0.13:50-0.26:305:27Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:173.911:334.14:150.14:27-0.16:295:28Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:073.84:560.25:090.06:275:30First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:254.11:003.85:440.46:020.16:265:31First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:204.11:563.86:490.67:090.26:245:32First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:184.22:553.98:050.68:190.16:235:33First Quarter28Tue
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 10:37 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 46% 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 (46% 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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