Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI.
Next low tide : in 32m at 8:00 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:502.94:353.410:010.711:220.76:107:19Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:532.95:343.410:580.76:117:17Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:493.06:233.412:090.611:47 AM0.76:127:16Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:363.27:053.512:490.512:270.56:137:14Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:173.37:423.61:240.41:010.46:147:12New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:553.48:163.61:540.31:350.36:157:11New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:323.58:493.52:220.22:090.26:167:09New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:063.59:213.42:460.22:440.26:177:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:403.59:533.33:080.23:190.26:187:06Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:143.410:273.13:330.23:550.36:197:04Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:493.411:053.04:010.34:310.46:207:02Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:273.311:472.94:330.45:120.56:217:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:103.35:120.46:000.76:226:59First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:362.81:023.25:590.57:030.76:236:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:332.72:023.36:590.58:280.76:246:55First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:372.83:093.48:100.59:520.66:256:54First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:453.04:203.69:260.411:000.46:266:52Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:533.35:263.910:410.211:570.16:276:50Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:543.76:234.211:50-0.16:286:48Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:494.07:164.412:47-0.112:51-0.36:296:47Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:404.48:054.51:33-0.31:47-0.56:306:45Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:314.68:554.42:16-0.42:42-0.56:316:43Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:214.69:454.22:58-0.43:36-0.46:326:41Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:134.510:363.93:38-0.34:31-0.26:336:40Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:044.311:273.64:16-0.15:300.16:346:38Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:584.011:213.33:560.25:400.45:355:36Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:563.74:410.56:560.65:365:35Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:193.112:583.45:410.78:010.75:375:33Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:212.92:033.27:310.98:580.85:385:31Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:252.83:093.18:410.99:490.75:395:29Third Quarter30Thu
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 11:44 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 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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