Tides Today & Tomorrow in Providence, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Providence, RI.
Next low tide : 3:53 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 27m at 10:44 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8454000
Common Questions About Tides

Providence, RI Tides - Feb 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:054.010:233.82:59-0.13:25-0.16:585:00Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:423.811:003.73:420.04:020.06:575:01Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:213.511:393.64:230.24:390.16:555:03Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:043.35:050.55:180.36:545:04First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:203.612:503.25:530.76:020.46:535:05First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:053.61:383.16:540.96:590.66:525:06First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:533.62:313.18:060.98:050.56:515:08First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:483.73:313.29:150.89:070.46:505:09Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:543.84:363.510:140.510:050.06:495:10Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:044.25:373.911:050.310:59-0.36:475:12Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:034.66:304.311:520.011:50-0.66:465:13Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:545.07:204.712:38-0.36:455:14Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:435.38:095.012:40-0.91:23-0.66:435:15Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:325.48:595.21:31-1.02:07-0.76:425:17Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:225.39:505.32:22-0.92:51-0.86:415:18Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:135.010:435.23:12-0.83:33-0.76:395:19Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:064.711:365.04:00-0.54:15-0.66:385:20Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:004.34:48-0.24:58-0.36:375:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:324.712:563.95:390.35:470.16:355:23Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:284.41:533.66:410.76:450.56:345:24Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:274.12:533.410:280.77:540.76:325:25Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:323.93:593.411:210.79:020.76:315:27Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:453.95:073.512:050.76:295:28Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:484.06:023.812:350.76:285:29Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:354.26:464.011:410.511:420.16:265:30Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:144.37:264.112:170.36:255:31New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:504.48:024.212:260.012:550.16:235:33New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:244.38:374.21:10-0.11:35-0.16:225:34New Moon28Mon
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 1:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 11% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated). This places Providence, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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