Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:01 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 47m at 5:36 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jul 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:073.311:243.35:04-0.14:570.15:168:23Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:593.25:470.05:520.45:178:22Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:123.012:503.16:300.26:560.65:178:22First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:592.71:413.07:090.48:010.75:188:22First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:462.52:322.97:450.59:020.85:188:22First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:352.33:272.88:230.610:020.85:198:22First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:332.24:262.89:110.610:580.75:198:21Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:392.25:212.910:080.611:480.65:208:21Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:342.36:073.011:040.65:218:21Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:202.46:483.112:340.511:54 AM0.55:218:20Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:012.57:253.21:180.412:390.45:228:20Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:402.78:023.31:590.31:230.35:238:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:202.88:403.42:360.22:050.25:248:19Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:003.09:183.43:090.12:460.25:248:18Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:413.19:583.43:370.03:270.25:258:18Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:243.210:423.34:060.04:090.25:268:17Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:103.211:283.24:390.04:550.35:278:17Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:003.35:180.05:500.45:288:16Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:203.012:533.36:050.07:000.55:288:15Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:152.91:493.46:580.18:300.55:298:15Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:142.82:503.47:570.19:540.45:308:14Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:202.83:593.59:040.111:020.35:318:13Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:312.85:083.610:180.15:328:12Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:373.06:093.712:010.111:29 AM0.05:338:12Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:353.27:033.812:540.012:31-0.15:348:11New Moon25Fri
26Sat7:283.47:543.91:44-0.21:27-0.25:358:10New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:193.58:423.82:30-0.22:19-0.25:368:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:073.59:273.73:12-0.23:06-0.15:368:08New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:533.510:103.53:50-0.23:490.05:378:07Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:393.410:523.24:23-0.14:290.25:388:06Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:243.311:343.04:520.15:100.45:398:05Waxing Crescent31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8459338)

Common Questions About Block Island, RI Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Block Island, RI today?

Slack tide in Block Island, RI is approximately 8:48 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Block Island, RI?

Block Island, RI is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Block Island, RI tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Block Island, RI?

Tide predictions for Block Island, RI come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Block Island, RI?

Tide data for Block Island, RI is sourced from NOAA Station #8459338. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8459338.

What is the moon phase in Block Island, RI tonight?

Tonight the moon over Block Island, RI is Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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