Tides Today & Tomorrow in Providence, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Providence, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:14 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 20m at 1:27 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8454000
Common Questions About Tides

Providence, RI Tides - Jan 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:284.610:524.23:00-0.33:32-0.17:134:25Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:144.211:394.03:460.04:140.07:134:26Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:013.94:320.24:580.27:134:27First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:273.812:473.65:200.55:450.47:134:28First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:123.61:313.46:150.86:390.57:134:29First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:563.52:163.37:210.97:390.57:134:29First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:403.53:043.28:290.98:370.57:134:30Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:303.54:003.39:310.79:310.37:124:31Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:273.74:583.410:240.510:210.17:124:32Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:223.95:493.711:110.311:08-0.17:124:34Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:094.26:344.011:540.111:53-0.37:124:35Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:514.57:174.312:36-0.17:114:36Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:344.88:014.512:37-0.51:18-0.37:114:37Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:184.98:464.61:22-0.62:00-0.47:114:38Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:045.09:344.62:07-0.72:42-0.57:104:39Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:534.910:254.72:53-0.73:24-0.57:104:40Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:444.811:174.73:39-0.64:05-0.57:094:41Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:384.64:25-0.44:49-0.47:094:43Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:114.612:334.45:16-0.15:39-0.27:084:44Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:074.61:294.26:150.26:37-0.17:084:45Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:034.62:274.17:250.47:420.07:074:46Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:034.63:294.08:380.48:470.07:064:47Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:084.64:364.19:450.39:46-0.17:064:49Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:144.85:384.310:410.110:40-0.37:054:50Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:114.96:324.511:280.011:30-0.47:044:51New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:025.17:214.612:11-0.27:034:52New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:485.18:074.612:18-0.512:54-0.37:024:54New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:334.98:524.61:04-0.51:37-0.37:014:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:164.79:364.41:51-0.52:21-0.37:014:56Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:584.410:194.22:37-0.43:03-0.37:004:57Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:404.111:013.93:22-0.23:45-0.26:594:59Waxing 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 3:50 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Providence, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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