Tides Today & Tomorrow in Providence, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Providence, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 4:15 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:31 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8454000
Common Questions About Tides

Providence, RI Tides - Dec 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:234.74:504.211:270.510:000.16:534:15Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:224.95:464.211:110.410:430.06:544:15Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:145.06:364.311:430.311:26-0.16:554:15Full Moon3Thu
4Fri6:595.17:214.312:200.26:564:15Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:424.98:054.212:10-0.112:590.26:574:15Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:244.78:484.112:54-0.11:420.26:584:14Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:064.59:313.91:40-0.12:260.36:594:14Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:474.210:143.82:270.03:090.47:004:14Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:294.010:583.63:130.23:520.57:004:14Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:113.811:433.53:580.34:340.67:014:14Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:533.64:430.55:190.77:024:14Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:283.412:373.55:320.86:080.87:034:14Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:133.51:213.46:311.07:060.87:044:15Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:573.62:073.47:411.08:030.77:044:15Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:433.82:593.48:470.98:550.57:054:15Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:354.03:573.59:440.69:440.37:064:15Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:334.34:593.710:350.310:310.07:074:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:294.65:564.011:220.111:17-0.27:074:16Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:215.06:474.312:07-0.27:084:16New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:115.27:364.512:04-0.412:54-0.37:084:17New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:015.48:274.612:52-0.61:42-0.37:094:17New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:535.49:204.61:42-0.62:31-0.47:094:18Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:475.310:144.62:34-0.63:20-0.37:104:18Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:415.111:104.63:25-0.54:06-0.27:104:19Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:374.94:15-0.24:52-0.17:114:19First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:074.512:324.65:080.25:410.17:114:20First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:044.51:284.36:090.56:360.27:114:21First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:004.52:234.09:470.77:360.37:124:21First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:564.43:213.710:440.68:340.37:124:22Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed3:584.44:253.611:330.59:260.37:124:23Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:014.45:263.712:140.57:124:24Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 7:53 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 14% 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 (14% 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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