Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI.
Next low tide : 10:11 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 01m at 3:28 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8450768
Common Questions About Tides

Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI Tides - Feb 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:292.99:532.62:39-0.13:160.06:565:00Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:042.710:322.53:180.03:470.16:555:01Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:442.511:162.54:000.24:230.16:545:02Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:312.44:490.35:090.26:535:03Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:082.612:272.35:530.46:060.26:525:05Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:072.71:302.37:200.47:130.16:515:06Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:112.82:382.48:490.38:21-0.16:505:07Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:183.13:452.79:590.09:28-0.36:495:08Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:223.54:463.010:58-0.210:31-0.66:485:10Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:193.85:403.311:49-0.511:29-0.86:465:11Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:104.16:313.612:37-0.76:455:12New Moon11Thu
12Fri7:004.37:223.812:22-1.01:24-0.86:445:13New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:504.38:133.91:14-1.02:09-0.86:435:15New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:404.29:053.82:06-0.92:53-0.76:415:16Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:313.99:593.72:59-0.73:37-0.56:405:17Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:233.510:543.53:57-0.44:21-0.36:395:18Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:163.211:543.35:090.05:140.06:375:20First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:142.86:410.26:340.26:365:21First Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:583.11:172.67:580.47:490.36:355:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:052.92:212.59:020.48:490.36:335:23First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:122.93:242.59:580.49:410.36:325:25Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:122.94:212.610:460.310:250.26:305:26Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:023.05:092.711:260.211:020.06:295:27Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:443.15:502.812:010.16:275:28Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:213.26:273.012:320.06:265:29Full Moon25Thu
26Fri6:543.37:023.012:06-0.21:01-0.16:245:31Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:253.27:353.012:38-0.31:27-0.26:235:32Full Moon27Sat
28Sun7:553.28:093.01:10-0.41:50-0.26:215:33Full Moon28Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8450768)

Common Questions About Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI today?

Slack tide in Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI is approximately 6:49 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 Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI?

Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Sakonnet & Little Compton, 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 Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI?

Tide predictions for Sakonnet & Little Compton, 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 Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI?

Tide data for Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8450768. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8450768.

What is the moon phase in Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Sakonnet & Little Compton, 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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