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 4h 45m 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 - Oct 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:282.312:552.75:530.87:330.96:426:30First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:212.31:502.66:530.99:040.96:436:28First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:192.32:532.68:060.910:020.86:446:27First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:242.43:592.89:380.810:480.66:456:25Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:282.74:582.910:510.611:260.46:466:23Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:223.05:483.211:430.36:476:22Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:093.46:343.412:010.112:300.06:486:20Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:543.77:203.512:36-0.11:16-0.26:496:18Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:404.08:063.61:14-0.32:03-0.36:506:17Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:274.28:543.61:55-0.42:51-0.46:516:15Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:154.29:443.52:38-0.53:39-0.36:526:13Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:054.110:353.33:22-0.44:31-0.26:536:12Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:593.911:323.24:10-0.25:330.06:546:10Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:583.65:020.06:530.26:556:09Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:333.01:033.46:100.28:070.36:576:07Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:372.92:103.27:520.49:130.46:586:06Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:452.93:193.09:180.410:110.36:596:04Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:533.04:263.010:270.411:020.37:006:02Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:553.15:233.011:230.311:450.27:016:01Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:483.36:103.012:110.37:025:59Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:333.46:523.012:230.212:540.27:035:58Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:143.57:313.012:550.11:310.27:045:57New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:533.58:073.01:220.12:060.17:065:55New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:283.58:432.91:470.12:370.17:075:54New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:023.49:172.82:140.13:070.27:085:52New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:353.28:522.71:450.22:370.36:094:51Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:093.19:302.62:190.33:100.46:104:49Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:462.910:112.52:560.43:480.56:114:48Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:292.810:582.43:360.64:330.76:134:47Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:182.711:502.34:220.75:320.76:144:45First Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:122.65:190.86:460.76:154:44First Quarter31Fri
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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