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 1h 53m at 6:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:133.74:414.09:281.010:031.15:417:43Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:103.75:374.110:210.810:580.95:407:44Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:043.86:264.311:090.611:470.65:387:45Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:504.07:064.511:530.45:377:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:294.17:424.712:320.412:360.35:367:47New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:074.38:174.81:150.31:180.25:357:49New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:454.48:544.91:580.22:000.15:347:50New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:254.59:344.92:400.12:420.15:327:51New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:084.510:174.93:220.23:240.25:317:52Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:544.411:044.84:030.24:070.25:307:53Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:434.411:554.74:430.34:500.35:297:54Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:344.55:240.45:350.45:287:55Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:484.71:274.56:090.56:260.55:277:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:434.72:214.77:020.57:280.65:267:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:394.73:164.98:060.58:390.65:257:58First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:364.74:145.19:120.49:480.55:247:59Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:384.75:155.310:100.210:500.25:238:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:424.86:175.611:030.011:460.05:228:01Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:445.07:135.911:54-0.25:218:02Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:395.18:056.112:37-0.112:42-0.35:208:03Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:305.28:556.01:26-0.21:30-0.35:198:04Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:215.29:455.82:13-0.22:18-0.25:198:05Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:125.110:355.53:01-0.13:070.05:188:06Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:034.911:265.23:480.13:550.25:178:07Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:544.64:330.24:430.45:168:07Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:164.812:454.45:170.45:300.75:168:08Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:064.41:354.36:020.66:201.05:158:09Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:554.22:224.26:510.87:171.25:148:10Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:403.93:074.17:470.98:221.35:148:11Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:253.83:524.18:460.99:291.25:138:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:133.74:404.29:410.810:281.15:138:13Waning Crescent31Fri
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 10:05 am — 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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