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 1h 32m 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 - May 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:074.08:304.52:00-0.71:51-0.55:427:41New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:573.99:214.42:54-0.62:33-0.45:417:42New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:483.710:134.23:48-0.43:17-0.25:397:43Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:413.511:073.94:43-0.24:030.15:387:44Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:353.35:440.14:530.35:377:45Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:043.512:313.16:540.45:560.65:367:46Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:053.21:312.98:030.57:550.75:347:47First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:083.02:312.99:000.69:050.75:337:48First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:112.83:302.99:480.69:570.65:327:49First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:092.84:253.010:290.610:420.55:317:50First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:012.85:153.111:060.511:230.45:307:51Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:462.85:593.211:370.45:297:52Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:252.96:373.412:030.312:060.35:287:53Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:012.97:123.512:410.112:340.35:277:54Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun7:343.07:453.51:180.01:020.25:267:55Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:093.08:183.61:550.01:330.25:257:56Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:453.08:543.52:300.02:070.25:247:57Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:242.99:343.53:050.02:440.25:237:58Full Moon18Wed
19Thu10:072.910:173.43:400.13:240.25:227:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:522.911:053.34:170.24:090.35:218:00Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:422.911:583.25:010.35:000.45:208:01Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:363.05:540.46:000.45:198:02Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:563.21:343.17:050.47:170.45:198:03Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:583.22:353.38:230.38:440.35:188:04Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:013.33:373.59:220.29:580.15:178:05Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:053.44:393.810:140.111:050.05:168:06Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:073.55:384.111:05-0.15:168:07Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:053.66:324.412:06-0.211:54 AM-0.25:158:07Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:593.77:244.51:03-0.312:40-0.25:158:08New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:503.78:144.51:57-0.41:26-0.25:148:09New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:403.79:054.42:50-0.32:11-0.15:138:10New Moon31Tue
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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