Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 4h 46m at 9:10 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:30 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Oct 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:573.99:183.42:17-0.23:02-0.15:425:29Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:463.810:103.22:58-0.23:530.05:435:27Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:413.711:073.03:440.04:570.25:445:25Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:413.54:380.26:270.35:465:24First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:092.912:453.45:480.37:460.45:475:22First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:152.91:553.37:350.48:530.35:485:20First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:262.93:063.39:030.49:520.25:495:19Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed3:363.04:103.310:080.210:420.15:505:17Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu4:353.25:043.411:030.111:250.05:515:15Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:263.45:513.411:510.05:525:14Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:123.66:343.412:040.012:350.05:535:12Full Moon11Sat
12Sun6:543.77:153.412:38-0.11:150.05:545:11Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:343.67:543.31:07-0.11:510.05:555:09Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:113.58:323.11:330.02:220.15:565:07Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:473.49:102.92:010.12:510.25:575:06Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:213.29:492.72:320.23:210.45:595:04Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:573.010:322.53:070.43:560.66:005:03Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:372.811:192.43:460.54:430.76:015:01Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:242.74:320.76:100.86:025:00Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:112.312:162.65:270.87:470.96:034:58Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:062.31:142.56:350.98:470.86:044:57Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:072.32:182.67:570.89:350.66:054:55Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:102.53:242.79:190.610:140.56:064:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:042.84:182.910:150.410:480.26:084:53Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:503.25:053.111:030.111:200.06:094:51Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:333.55:513.311:48-0.111:54-0.26:104:50New Moon26Sun
27Mon6:173.86:363.512:33-0.36:114:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:024.07:233.512:31-0.41:19-0.46:124:47New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:494.18:123.51:12-0.42:06-0.46:134:46New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:374.19:023.41:55-0.42:54-0.46:154:44Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:294.09:553.22:40-0.33:47-0.26:164:43Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 11:50 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (55% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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