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 : 8:00 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 2:48 am (2.4 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 - Mar 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:213.65:403.311:45-0.311:32-0.86:205:34Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:093.96:293.612:27-0.66:185:35New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:574.17:173.912:22-1.01:09-0.76:175:36New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:454.28:074.01:12-1.01:50-0.76:155:37New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:344.18:594.02:03-0.92:31-0.76:145:38Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:253.89:523.92:56-0.73:13-0.56:125:40Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:173.510:493.73:55-0.43:56-0.36:105:41Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:133.111:503.45:11-0.14:480.06:095:42First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:142.96:480.26:130.26:075:43First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:573.21:202.78:050.37:560.36:065:44First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:093.12:272.69:100.39:050.36:045:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:183.03:322.710:080.310:030.26:025:46Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:203.14:282.810:570.210:500.16:015:48Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:103.25:163.011:370.111:270.05:595:49Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:523.35:583.112:110.15:575:50Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:293.36:363.212:390.05:565:51Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:023.37:123.212:25-0.21:04-0.15:545:52Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:353.37:463.212:53-0.31:25-0.15:525:53Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:063.28:203.11:24-0.31:47-0.15:505:54Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:383.08:533.01:58-0.22:120.05:495:55Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:122.89:272.92:33-0.12:400.15:475:56Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:482.610:032.83:090.03:130.25:455:58Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:282.510:452.73:470.23:500.35:445:59Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:152.311:362.64:320.44:360.45:426:00Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:102.35:300.55:350.45:406:01Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:372.61:132.47:020.66:510.45:396:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:462.72:192.58:350.58:110.25:376:03Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:563.03:252.89:360.39:22-0.15:356:04Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:013.34:253.210:290.010:25-0.45:346:05Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:583.75:193.611:16-0.311:22-0.75:326:06Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:494.06:094.011:59-0.55:306:07New Moon31Thu
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 5:24 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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