Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 37m at 9:04 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:38 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Jan 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:212.99:432.52:330.03:20-0.17:114:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon9:572.710:212.43:090.13:500.07:124:28Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:342.511:022.33:480.34:250.17:124:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:162.311:452.34:330.45:060.27:124:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:012.25:280.55:530.37:124:31First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:312.312:512.16:370.66:440.37:124:32First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:222.41:482.18:190.57:400.27:114:33First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:202.52:532.19:350.48:400.17:114:34Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:242.73:582.310:300.29:41-0.17:114:35Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:242.94:542.511:18-0.110:37-0.37:114:36Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:163.25:442.712:03-0.37:114:37Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:063.56:343.012:48-0.57:104:38Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:553.77:233.212:20-0.71:31-0.77:104:39Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:443.88:123.31:11-0.82:14-0.87:104:40Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:333.79:023.42:02-0.82:56-0.87:094:41Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:233.69:543.42:53-0.83:39-0.77:094:42Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:143.310:493.33:46-0.64:25-0.67:094:43Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:093.011:473.24:50-0.35:19-0.47:084:45Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:072.76:12-0.16:24-0.27:074:46Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:483.01:072.57:330.07:33-0.17:074:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:532.92:142.38:460.18:430.07:064:48Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:022.93:252.29:510.19:470.07:064:49Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:072.94:282.310:470.110:420.07:054:51Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:032.95:212.411:350.011:29-0.17:044:52Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:513.06:072.512:18-0.17:044:53Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:343.06:492.612:11-0.112:56-0.27:034:54New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:133.07:282.712:48-0.21:30-0.27:024:55New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:493.08:042.71:20-0.22:00-0.37:014:57New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:222.98:382.71:50-0.22:26-0.37:004:58New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:532.89:112.62:20-0.12:50-0.26:594:59Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue9:252.79:442.52:51-0.13:15-0.26:585:00Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 12:51 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (73% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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