Cranston tides today
- Tide now 2.2 ft ↑ rising · high 10:35 pm (4.8 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 3:30–5:30 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 2:00–5:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves 0.3 ft calm (rippled) · 6.5 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 48 °F from the SSW, gusts 9 · clear
- Sun 7:13 am–5:45 pm 10 h 32 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:14 pm
- Diving tomorrow 10:20–11:40 am great day · 10/10
Today in Cranston there are high tides at 10:08 am (5.6 ft) and 10:35 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 2:58 am and 3:44 pm. Tide coefficient 91. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 10:35 pm. The sun rises at 7:13 am and sets at 5:45 pm: 10 h 32 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:20 am to 3:20 am and from 1:52 pm to 3:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is calm (rippled), with 0.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph). Clear, 48 °F.
Fishing in Cranston today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 3:44 pm
- Major period 1:52–3:52 pm
- Steady pressure (30.42 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.3 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 91 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 2:40 pm to 3:50 pm, combines the 3:44 pm low tide and a major period. Also worth a try from 2:00 am to 3:20 am, with the 2:58 am low tide and a major period, though with rising pressure. Also worth a try from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, with the 10:08 am high tide and moonset, though with rising pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: winter flounder, longfin inshore squid, scup and summer flounder. October is one of the months when these are seen most: longfin inshore squid and scup. What you can catch
Beach day in Cranston
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Cross-shore breeze (6 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 0.4 ft waves
- UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 3:44 pm: more sand
- Feels like 54 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 0.4 ft
0.4 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water
No water temperature data.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 30
Max UV 3 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Cross-shore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 2:58 am
Low tide at 2:58 am and 3:44 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 10:08 am and 10:35 pm. Coefficient 91 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Cranston
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- Edgewood Beach 2.4 mi · E
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Rhode Island (Rhode Island Department of Health).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Webcams near Cranston
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Tides in Cranston
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 2:58 am -0.4 ft
- ▲ High tide 10:08 am 5.6 ft · coef. 91
- ▼ Low tide 3:44 pm -0.1 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 10:35 pm 4.8 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 2 h 48 min to high tide at 10:35 pm.
Tide coefficient 91 for the 10:08 am high tide and 88 for the 10:35 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.0 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on June 15 (6.0 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.8 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 93, 6.0 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 37, 2.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:13 am · 5:45 pm | Low tide 2:58 am · -0.4 ft | High tide 10:08 am · 5.6 ft | Low tide 3:44 pm · -0.1 ft | High tide 10:35 pm · 4.8 ft | Coef. 91 | 91% | Major periods 1:20 am · 1:52 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 7:14 am · 5:44 pm | Low tide 3:46 am · -0.3 ft | High tide 11:02 am · 5.5 ft | Low tide 4:31 pm · 0.1 ft | High tide 11:30 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 85 | 84% | Major periods 2:24 am · 2:56 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:16 am · 5:43 pm | Low tide 4:35 am · -0.1 ft | High tide 11:59 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 5:20 pm · 0.3 ft | — | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 3:28 am · 4:00 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:17 am · 5:41 pm | High tide 12:28 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 5:25 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:58 pm · 5.0 ft | Low tide 6:11 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 73 | 63% | Major periods 4:31 am · 5:00 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:18 am · 4:40 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 5:20 am · 0.5 ft | High tide 12:58 pm · 4.8 ft | Low tide 6:13 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 67 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:29 am · 4:56 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:19 am · 4:39 pm | High tide 1:27 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 6:26 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 1:57 pm · 4.7 ft | Low tide 9:43 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:22 am · 5:46 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:21 am · 4:38 pm | High tide 2:25 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 7:50 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 2:55 pm · 4.5 ft | Low tide 10:22 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 65 | 30% | Major periods 6:10 am · 6:34 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Providence station (NOAA), 2.7 mi from Cranston. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Cranston
Sea stateSea state: calm (rippled)
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Friday 30: 1.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the west (smooth).
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:48 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from stations 44085 and BUZM3, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Diving in Cranston today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (10:08 am): little current from 9:50 am to 10:23 am
- 0.3 ft swell at 7 s from the south-southeast: barely any surge
- Light cross-shore wind (5 mph)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: low tide 2:58 am (2:40–3:13 am), high tide 10:08 am (9:50–10:23 am), low tide 3:44 pm (3:29–4:10 pm) and high tide 10:35 pm (10:20–10:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:14 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:30 am to 10:40 am, combines slack water at high tide, little swell, light wind and the sun high. Also good from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, with slack water at low tide, little swell and light wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Wreck 7.5 mi
- Wreck 7.5 mi
- Wreck 7.6 mi
- Wreck 7.7 mi
- Wreck 7.9 mi
- Wreck 8.3 mi
- Sabin Point Artificial Reef 3.7 mi
- Giant Stride Dive Shop 4.2 mi
- Kalipso Dive Shop 7.7 mi
- Core - Dive With Purpose 10 mi
- Dive On It Scuba 10 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Cranston
Now in Cranston
- Low / high
- 34 / 58 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 16%
- Humidity
- 60%
- Dew pointDew point
- 35 °F
- Visibility
- 19 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 45
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.28 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy | Clear |
| Temperature | 39° | 37° | 34° | 41° | 53° | 58° | 52° | 46° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 N | 4 NNW | 5 NW | 5 N | 1 NE | 3 SE | 4 SSE | 5 SSW |
| Gusts | 5 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
| Waves | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft | 0.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 9:00 pm 46° 5 SSW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 am 43° 4 SSW 0.4 ft
- 3:00 am 42° 5 SSW 0.4 ft
- 6:00 am 42° 5 SSW 0.5 ft
- 9:00 am 49° 3 S 0.5 ft
- 12:00 pm 63° 10 SW 0.5 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 11 SW 0.8 ft
- 6:00 pm 62° 9 SSW 0.9 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 34 / 58 °F | 6 mph WNW | 0.4 ft | 10:08 am · 10:35 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 42 / 68 °F | 11 mph SW | 0.9 ft | 11:02 am · 11:30 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 47 / 69 °F | 12 mph W | 1.0 ft | 11:59 am | |
| Sat 31 | 38 / 57 °F | 9 mph NNW | 0.7 ft | 12:28 am · 12:58 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 34 / 61 °F | 5 mph WSW | 0.4 ft | 1:27 am · 12:58 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 43 / 66 °F | 6 mph WSW | 0.3 ft | 1:27 am · 1:57 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 47 / 64 °F | 7 mph ENE | 0.3 ft | 2:25 am · 2:55 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 47 / 64 °F | 8 mph S | 1.4 ft | 3:26 am · 3:56 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 63 °F | 10 mph ESE | 1.0 ft | 4:29 am · 4:57 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 51 / 63 °F | 13 mph SW | 1.8 ft | 5:26 am · 5:50 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 46 / 60 °F | 9 mph NW | — | 6:15 am · 6:37 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 40 / 57 °F | 9 mph NW | — | 6:58 am · 7:20 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 36 / 57 °F | 6 mph NW | — | 7:38 am · 8:01 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 38 / 55 °F | 7 mph NNE | — | 8:17 am · 8:42 pm |
- Thu 29 Clear sky 42° / 68° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Partly cloudy 47° / 69° 1.0 ft
- Sat 31 Mainly clear 38° / 57° 0.7 ft
- Sun 1 Mainly clear 34° / 61° 0.4 ft
- Mon 2 Partly cloudy 43° / 66° 0.3 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 47° / 64° 0.3 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 47° / 64° 1.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−2.5 °F; normal high: 61 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 7:48 pm (local time).
The sun in Cranston
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:12 am
- Full dark 6:47 pm
- Civil dawn 6:45 am
- Civil dusk 6:14 pm
- Solar noon 12:30 pm (35° high)
- Daylight 10 h 32 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:06 pm
- Full dark 6:47 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,355,014 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Cranston
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:20–3:20 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:52–3:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:55–10:55 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 6:44–7:44 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Cranston
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Randall Pond Pier 1.9 mi
- Spooky Bottom Pier 3.1 mi
- Fox Point Hurricane Barrier 3.1 mi
- Randall Pond Fishing Dock 1.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.2 mi
- Batcheller Ave Boat Launch 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 2.4 mi
- Bold Point Dock 3.4 mi
- Port Edgewood Marina 2.4 mi
- Marina 2.7 mi
- Mayo's Hand Poured Baits 3.1 mi
- The Tackle Box 4.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.3 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.9 mi.
From the shoreline (2.4 mi from Cranston) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep0.9 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.2 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.3 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.9 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.2 mi out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Sassafras Point Light 2.7 mi northeast
- Light
- Steady red light · F R
- Light height
- 25 ft above sea level
Other lighthouses nearby: Fuller Rock Light (3.1 mi east), Sabin Point Light (3.5 mi east).
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near CranstonTides nearby
- Edgewood2.0 mi
- Providence3.3 mi
- Riverside3.8 mi
- East Providence4.2 mi
- Warwick5.6 mi
- Cowesett6.9 mi
- Barrington7.2 mi
- Pawtucket7.4 mi
- Central Falls8.0 mi
- Potowomut8.0 mi
Cranston at a glance
- Town or city of about 81,073 people. Coordinates: 41.780° N, 71.437° W.
- It is 3.3 mi south of Providence, the main place in Rhode Island. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Providence.
- The nearest tide station, Providence, is 2.7 mi to the northeast.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Harbor Junction Pier (2.6 mi), Providence (Providence County) (2.7 mi), Hackers Wharf (historical) (2.8 mi), Wiles Barre Pier (3.2 mi).
Questions about CranstonQuestions
What time is high tide today in Cranston?
Today in Cranston there are high tides at 10:08 am (5.6 ft) and 10:35 pm (4.8 ft) and low tides at 2:58 am and 3:44 pm. Tide coefficient 91.
What time is sunset today in Cranston?
At 5:45 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:14 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Cranston?
At 7:14 am. First light comes at 6:13 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:20–3:20 am, Minor 9:55–10:55 am, Major 1:52–3:52 pm, Minor 6:44–7:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Cranston?
Overcast, from 34 °F to 58 °F, with a light breeze from the south-southwest (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Cranston?
Calm (rippled) (Douglas 1): 0.3 ft waves with a period of 6.5 s from the south-southeast.
When is the best time to visit Cranston?
The best time to visit Cranston is from May to September: highs of 70 °F to 85 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Providence (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).