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 3h 36m 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 - Jul 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:543.21:363.47:130.08:030.35:168:23First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:523.02:363.48:130.19:200.35:178:22First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:542.93:413.49:150.110:290.35:178:22First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:012.84:463.510:180.111:300.25:188:22Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:072.85:453.611:160.15:188:22Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:062.96:383.612:240.212:080.15:198:22Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:583.07:273.61:130.112:570.15:208:21Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:473.08:133.61:590.01:420.15:208:21Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:333.18:563.52:410.02:240.15:218:21Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:163.19:363.43:180.03:000.25:228:20Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:583.010:143.33:510.13:340.35:228:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:382.910:523.14:210.14:080.45:238:19Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:182.811:302.94:490.24:460.55:248:19Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:582.85:200.35:290.75:258:18Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:092.712:382.75:560.46:220.85:258:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:512.61:192.76:380.57:270.85:268:17Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:352.42:042.77:240.58:490.95:278:17Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:252.42:552.88:140.510:070.85:288:16Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:232.43:552.99:090.511:060.65:298:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:282.44:563.110:080.411:570.55:298:14Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:272.65:513.311:060.25:308:14Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:202.86:413.612:430.212:010.05:318:13Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:103.17:303.81:270.012:53-0.15:328:12New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:593.38:193.92:11-0.21:46-0.35:338:11New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:493.59:084.02:53-0.32:38-0.35:348:10New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:383.79:573.93:34-0.43:29-0.35:358:09Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:293.710:473.74:15-0.44:22-0.25:368:09Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:223.711:403.54:58-0.35:21-0.15:378:08Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:183.75:46-0.26:340.15:388:07First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:363.21:163.66:420.07:550.35:398:06First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:343.02:173.57:460.19:080.45:408:05First Quarter31Mon
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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