Tides Today & Tomorrow in Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 50m at 9:14 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:48 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8450768
Common Questions About Tides

Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI Tides - Feb 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:423.54:032.810:36-0.110:06-0.26:574:59Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:453.65:023.011:31-0.211:04-0.36:565:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:393.85:533.212:20-0.36:555:01Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:273.96:403.31:03-0.46:545:03Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:123.97:253.412:35-0.51:43-0.46:535:04Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:553.88:103.31:12-0.52:19-0.36:525:05Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:363.68:543.21:47-0.42:49-0.26:515:07Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:163.39:373.02:21-0.33:13-0.16:495:08Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:563.010:202.82:57-0.13:360.06:485:09Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:352.711:042.73:360.14:040.16:475:10Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:162.411:502.54:210.34:400.36:465:12Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:022.25:160.55:260.46:455:13Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:412.412:562.06:500.66:250.56:435:14Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:372.41:561.98:210.67:330.46:425:15Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:402.42:592.09:240.58:370.36:415:17Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:412.63:582.210:170.49:350.16:395:18Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:332.84:462.411:020.210:28-0.16:385:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:163.15:292.711:420.011:14-0.46:375:20Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:563.36:103.012:17-0.26:355:21New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:353.66:523.212:51-0.46:345:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:163.77:353.412:39-0.71:24-0.56:325:24New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:593.88:223.51:22-0.81:58-0.66:315:25New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:453.79:113.62:07-0.72:35-0.66:295:26Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:343.510:023.52:55-0.63:15-0.56:285:28Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:253.310:583.43:48-0.33:58-0.36:265:29Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:223.011:593.34:540.04:50-0.16:255:30First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:252.86:500.25:590.16:235:31First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:083.21:332.78:170.27:480.26:225:32First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:203.22:432.79:260.29:100.16:205:34First Quarter29Wed
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 12:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Sakonnet & Little Compton, RI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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