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 1h 39m 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 - Feb 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:413.35:092.811:29-0.411:10-0.56:585:01Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:383.56:033.112:18-0.66:575:02Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:303.66:543.312:07-0.71:05-0.76:565:04Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:183.67:423.412:59-0.81:48-0.86:555:05Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:043.58:293.41:47-0.82:26-0.86:545:06Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:483.39:143.32:31-0.73:01-0.66:535:07Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:313.19:593.13:12-0.53:30-0.56:525:09Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:142.810:452.93:51-0.23:57-0.36:505:10Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:582.511:322.74:320.04:280.06:495:11Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:432.25:220.35:060.26:485:12Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:212.412:322.06:360.45:540.36:475:14Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:152.31:271.88:000.56:530.46:465:15Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:232.22:411.89:110.58:170.56:445:16Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:382.23:561.910:090.49:490.46:435:17Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:352.44:482.010:570.310:440.26:425:18Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:192.55:292.211:390.111:290.06:415:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:552.76:062.512:17-0.16:395:21Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:292.96:422.712:10-0.212:51-0.26:385:22New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:033.07:182.912:49-0.31:20-0.46:365:23New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:393.17:563.11:25-0.41:47-0.56:355:25New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:173.18:363.22:00-0.42:14-0.56:345:26New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:583.09:193.22:37-0.42:46-0.56:325:27Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon9:422.910:053.23:16-0.33:23-0.56:315:28Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:302.710:553.14:01-0.24:05-0.46:295:29Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:242.611:523.04:550.04:56-0.36:285:31First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:242.56:130.15:56-0.16:265:32First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:542.91:292.48:000.17:10-0.16:255:33First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:042.92:422.49:180.18:47-0.16:235:34Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:212.93:552.610:19-0.110:10-0.26:225:35Waxing Gibbous29Sun
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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