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Quonset Point , RIStation ID: 8454049
Station Information

Latitude: 41° 35.2' N Mean Range: 3.70 ft.
Longitude: 71° 24.6' W Diurnal Range: 4.10 ft.
Established: Sep 24 1999
NOAA Chart #: 13221
Time Meridian: 75 W
            
Water Level Station Image for Quonset Point, RI

Data Types Available:

Primary Water Level
Backup Water Level
Wind
Water Temperature
Conductivity
Air Temperature
Barometric Pressure

Station and Bench Mark Drawing

Click HERE for Drawing
(Not for navigational use)

Station Location Chartlet

Click HERE for Map
(Not for navigational use)

EPOCH Update Information:

EPOCH Datum Comparison: Click HERE - check datum differences between the old epoch (1960-1978) and the new epoch (1983-2001)
Superceded Bench Mark Data Sheet: Click HERE - bench mark sheet on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Superceded Datums: Click HERE - datums on the old Tidal Datum Epoch (1960-1978)
Mean Sea Level Differences List: Click HERE - mean sea level differences between the two epochs for all stations.
Mean Sea Level Difference:
for 8454049 Quonset Point, RI
1983-20011960-1978Difference:
24.87 ft. 24.68 ft. 0.19 ft.

Location:

To reach the tide station from North Kingstown, RI, proceed to the intersection of U.S. Route 1 north and Roger Williams Way, turn right (east) onto Roger WIlliams Way and proceed 4.3 km (2.7 mi) to the entrance of the American Shipyard Corporation. The tide station is located on the offshore end of the pier on a round concrete docking cell. The tidal bench marks are along the pier and just outside the American Shipyard property.
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