3. What are the tides in Narragansett Bay?
Tides in Narragansett Bay are semidiurnal, meaning that there are two high tides and two low tides each day. The tidal range, height difference between high and low tide, in Narragansett Bay is around 4 feet. Here are some examples of the tides in Narragansett Bay.
Newport Tides, November 3, 2001
Providence Tides for the Same Day
The tidal range changes with time as explained in the "What are tides" page. This figure of the tides at Newport, RI shows how the tidal range can change over a month.
|
