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Providence, RI Daily Water Report — August 28, 2026

Those looking for a calm, easy day on Providence waters will find little to complain about today, with paddling and boating earning the top suitability marks. The kayaking score of 9.2 out of 10 is the standout, and it’s easy to see why: a representative southerly breeze of just 2 knots, with the full range staying under 7 knots, means the surface will stay glassy for the majority of the day. The calmest wave heights, around 0.2 meters, are expected near mid-morning, which aligns nicely with the outgoing tide pulling for low at 2:14 p.m. That combination—gentle wind, slight sea, and falling water—is about as forgiving as it gets for a recreational paddle or a cruise out to the bay. Boaters share a similar 9 out of 10 score, helped by the same light wind and the absence of any rain in the forecast. The morning high tide arrives at 8:44 a.m., which will give an extra push if you’re heading out early. Diving scores an 8.4, right in line with recent days, and the steady conditions with that mild breeze and low wave action will do nothing to stir up the shallows. The full moon overhead tonight, 100 percent illuminated, will tug harder on the tides, so the afternoon low is a touch lower and the evening high a touch higher than a typical day, but that won’t affect the daytime windows. Fishing and wildlife both sit at 6.6, good but not great, with the solunar minor period this morning from 6:18 to 7:18 offering the best bet for activity before the sun climbs too high. Surfers face a meager 4.5, and with the dominant swell running a mere 0.22 meters at 3.5 seconds from the south-southwest, there’s simply nothing worth suiting up for. The water temperature remains unavailable for a precise reading, but the satellite-derived anomaly of plus 1.7 degrees Celsius against the long-term average confirms we’re still running warmer than a typical late summer stretch. Compared to yesterday, when similar light wind and a 6.8 fishing score prevailed, today’s even lower breeze bumps the paddling and boating scores higher, though the wildlife score dropped a click. Looking ahead, Friday stays similarly placid with waves only 0.1 to 0.2 meters, but the weekend brings a subtle uptick in wind and a chance of showers by Sunday and Monday, so if you want the flattest water, take it today. When the sea is this still and the air this warm, the only question is whether you’d rather float above it or drift through it.