Tides Today & Tomorrow in Providence, RI

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Providence, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 35m at 6:09 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:454.58:104.312:50-0.41:27-0.26:585:00Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:254.68:524.41:34-0.52:07-0.36:575:01Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:084.69:364.42:17-0.52:46-0.36:565:02Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:544.610:234.53:00-0.53:24-0.46:555:04Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:424.511:134.53:42-0.44:03-0.46:545:05Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:344.34:26-0.34:44-0.36:525:06Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:054.512:284.25:14-0.15:32-0.26:515:07Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:004.51:244.16:120.26:300.06:505:09Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:564.53:224.08:210.38:380.07:496:10Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:564.54:244.09:340.39:450.07:486:11Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:024.65:314.210:410.210:47-0.27:466:12Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:094.86:354.411:400.011:44-0.47:456:14Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:085.17:314.712:30-0.27:446:15Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:005.38:215.012:37-0.61:15-0.47:436:16New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:495.39:095.01:26-0.72:00-0.57:416:18New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:365.29:575.02:14-0.72:43-0.57:406:19New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:225.010:434.83:02-0.63:27-0.57:386:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:074.611:294.53:48-0.44:09-0.47:376:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:534.34:33-0.24:50-0.37:366:23Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:154.212:393.95:160.05:32-0.17:346:24Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:003.91:253.66:010.36:170.27:336:25First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:453.62:113.46:510.67:070.57:316:26First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:293.42:573.27:520.98:070.67:306:27First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:143.33:463.29:010.99:110.67:286:29First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:053.34:413.210:080.910:110.57:276:30Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:063.45:413.411:060.711:070.37:256:31Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:073.76:343.711:540.411:570.07:246:32Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:564.07:194.112:370.27:226:34Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 9:48 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 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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