Tides Today & Tomorrow in Providence, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Providence, RI.
Next low tide : 7:00 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 06m at 1:57 pm (4.4 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 - Jan 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:184.812:394.65:180.05:46-0.17:134:24Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:144.71:354.36:180.36:440.17:134:25Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:114.72:334.17:290.57:480.27:134:26Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:104.63:344.010:500.68:490.27:134:27Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:134.64:394.09:490.49:440.17:134:28Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:174.75:404.110:390.310:35-0.17:134:29Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:124.86:324.211:230.211:23-0.27:134:30New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:004.97:184.312:040.07:134:31New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:444.88:014.312:08-0.312:47-0.17:124:32New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:254.78:434.312:54-0.31:30-0.17:124:33New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:064.59:244.11:40-0.32:14-0.27:124:34Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:454.310:054.02:27-0.22:57-0.27:124:35Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:244.110:453.83:12-0.13:39-0.17:114:36Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:043.811:253.73:560.04:200.07:114:37Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:453.64:390.35:010.27:114:38First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:063.612:293.55:250.55:460.37:104:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:493.51:143.46:190.76:390.47:104:41First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:343.62:023.37:250.97:390.57:094:42First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:223.62:553.48:320.88:380.37:094:43First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:183.83:543.59:320.69:330.17:084:44Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:204.04:573.810:260.310:26-0.27:074:45Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:224.45:534.211:140.011:15-0.57:074:46Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:174.86:454.612:00-0.37:064:48Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:075.27:344.912:04-0.812:45-0.57:054:49Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:565.48:245.112:53-1.01:31-0.77:054:50Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:465.59:155.21:42-1.12:18-0.87:044:51Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:375.410:075.22:32-1.03:03-0.87:034:53Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:305.211:015.13:22-0.93:48-0.87:024:54Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:244.811:565.04:10-0.64:32-0.67:014:55Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:204.55:00-0.25:19-0.37:004:57Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:534.81:164.25:550.26:130.06:594:58Third Quarter31Wed
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 4:28 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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