Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 8m at 10:36 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:443.03:172.59:440.09:05-0.27:114:27Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:523.34:232.710:45-0.210:11-0.47:124:28Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:533.55:222.911:40-0.411:11-0.67:124:29Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:493.76:163.112:31-0.67:124:29Full Moon4Sun
5Mon6:413.97:083.312:08-0.71:21-0.87:124:30Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:323.97:593.41:02-0.82:07-0.87:124:31Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:213.88:493.41:54-0.82:51-0.77:124:32Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:093.59:383.32:42-0.73:33-0.67:114:33Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri9:573.210:293.13:30-0.44:15-0.47:114:34Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:462.911:222.94:22-0.24:57-0.27:114:35Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:362.65:240.15:410.07:114:36Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:162.712:282.36:380.36:280.27:114:37Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:122.61:222.07:480.47:200.37:104:38Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:122.42:261.98:540.58:230.47:104:39Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:182.43:361.99:520.49:270.47:104:41Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:172.54:332.010:420.310:200.37:094:42Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:052.65:192.111:260.211:050.17:094:43Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:462.75:582.312:070.17:084:44Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:232.86:342.412:46-0.17:084:45New Moon19Mon
20Tue6:562.97:092.612:24-0.11:21-0.27:074:46New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:293.07:452.71:01-0.21:52-0.37:074:48New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:033.08:212.81:36-0.22:18-0.37:064:49New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:393.09:002.82:10-0.22:43-0.37:054:50Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:182.99:412.82:47-0.23:12-0.37:054:51Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:002.810:272.93:26-0.13:48-0.37:044:52Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:482.611:172.94:120.04:30-0.37:034:54Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:412.55:070.15:20-0.27:024:55First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:122.912:402.46:200.26:19-0.27:024:56First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:132.91:452.38:070.27:26-0.17:014:57First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:212.92:572.49:320.08:45-0.27:004:59Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat3:353.14:082.610:34-0.210:06-0.36:595:00Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 2:06 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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