Newport, RI Tide Times & Tide Chart

High and low tide predictions for Newport, RI, New England (NOAA station 8452660). Heights are in feet relative to Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) — negative values are minus tides, the best for tidepooling.

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Upcoming tides

Sunday, September 27

1:53 AMLow tide-0.18 ft
8:38 AMHigh tide4.35 ft
2:32 PMLow tide-0.08 ft
8:59 PMHigh tide3.95 ft

Monday, September 28

2:29 AMLow tide-0.24 ft
9:20 AMHigh tide4.46 ft
3:15 PMLow tide-0.07 ft
9:45 PMHigh tide3.88 ft

Tuesday, September 29

3:08 AMLow tide-0.23 ft
10:06 AMHigh tide4.45 ft
3:57 PMLow tide0.03 ft
10:34 PMHigh tide3.74 ft

Wednesday, September 30

3:49 AMLow tide-0.14 ft
10:56 AMHigh tide4.35 ft
4:42 PMLow tide0.21 ft
11:27 PMHigh tide3.57 ft

Thursday, October 1

4:33 AMLow tide0.02 ft
11:51 AMHigh tide4.18 ft
5:33 PMLow tide0.46 ft

Astronomical predictions from NOAA CO-OPS; actual levels vary with weather and swell.

Tidepooling near Newport, RI

  • Beavertail State Park, Jamestown — Rhode Island's classic tidepooling — granite shelves and deep pools below the lighthouse.
  • Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge — Rocky coves along the refuge loop trail, with harlequin ducks in winter.
  • Brenton Point State Park — Easy roadside access to ledges at the mouth of Narragansett Bay.

What to look for

Forbes' sea stars, green crabs, periwinkles and dog whelks, blue mussels, rock gunnels, hermit crabs.

Best time of year

Two low tides a day year-round; the biggest lows come with the new and full moon. June through September brings warm rocks, clear water, and the most life in the pools.

Conditions and access change — check the park's official page and local hazard advisories before you go, and confirm the tide on the day. New to tidepools? Read how to go tidepooling safely.

Planning around the tide

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