Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 9:04 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 3:42 am (2.1 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 - Apr 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:472.610:003.03:210.03:190.05:306:10Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:322.510:472.93:590.24:010.15:286:11Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:242.411:412.84:470.34:510.25:266:12First Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:212.45:480.35:510.25:256:13First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:412.81:242.57:110.37:030.25:236:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:472.82:332.68:490.28:290.15:226:15First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:002.93:432.99:520.09:56-0.15:206:16Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat4:093.14:433.310:44-0.211:00-0.35:186:17Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:083.35:373.611:31-0.511:57-0.65:176:18Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:013.56:283.912:16-0.65:156:20Full Moon10Mon
11Tue6:513.57:174.012:50-0.712:59-0.75:136:21Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:403.58:054.11:40-0.81:41-0.75:126:22Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:293.48:533.92:28-0.72:21-0.65:106:23Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:173.29:423.73:14-0.52:59-0.45:096:24Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:063.010:323.34:02-0.33:39-0.15:076:25Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:582.711:263.04:570.04:220.25:066:26Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:542.56:010.25:180.45:046:27Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:232.712:522.47:060.46:580.65:026:28Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:242.51:552.38:070.58:220.75:016:29Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:302.43:022.39:020.59:260.64:596:30Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:352.44:012.59:490.510:180.54:586:31Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat4:272.44:482.610:300.411:030.44:566:32Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:102.55:272.811:050.311:440.24:556:33Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:472.66:013.011:370.14:546:34Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:212.76:333.212:240.112:070.04:526:36New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:552.87:063.31:010.012:370.04:516:37New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:302.87:403.31:37-0.11:09-0.14:496:38New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:072.88:173.42:09-0.11:43-0.14:486:39New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:462.88:583.32:390.02:19-0.14:476:40Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:302.810:423.34:110.03:590.05:457:41Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 6:23 am — 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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