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 3h 22m 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 - Jul 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:103.85:334.410:440.611:370.85:148:24Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:094.06:284.711:320.55:148:24Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:014.37:175.012:230.612:190.35:158:24Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:484.68:045.31:070.41:050.15:158:23New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:354.88:505.51:500.31:510.05:168:23New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:225.09:385.52:340.12:380.05:178:23New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:125.210:295.53:190.03:270.05:178:22Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:035.311:205.44:04-0.14:160.05:188:22Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:565.34:47-0.15:050.15:198:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:145.312:505.45:310.05:550.35:198:21First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:095.11:445.46:180.16:510.65:208:21First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:044.92:395.47:110.37:560.85:218:20First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:004.73:355.38:110.49:070.95:228:20First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:584.54:345.39:130.510:140.85:228:19Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:014.45:395.310:110.511:110.75:238:19Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:064.56:405.411:050.411:590.65:248:18Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:044.77:335.411:560.35:258:17Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:564.88:215.412:440.512:450.35:268:17Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:434.99:065.41:270.41:320.35:278:16Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:284.99:495.22:110.32:200.35:288:15Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:124.810:324.92:550.33:080.45:288:14Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:564.711:134.73:390.33:550.55:298:14Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:384.511:544.44:220.34:410.65:308:13Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:194.45:040.45:260.85:318:12Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:364.21:004.35:450.56:121.05:328:11Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:184.01:404.26:290.77:041.25:338:10Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:013.82:214.27:180.88:061.35:348:09Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:463.83:044.28:150.99:121.35:358:08Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:343.83:534.39:130.910:121.25:368:07Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:293.84:514.410:090.711:060.95:378:06Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:304.05:534.711:020.511:540.75:388:05Waning Crescent31Wed
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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