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 5h 19m 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 - Nov 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:243.810:543.13:29-0.14:540.06:174:42Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:253.511:572.94:270.16:150.16:184:41First Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:303.35:540.37:270.26:194:40First Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:032.91:383.17:400.48:300.26:214:38First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:112.92:463.08:550.39:260.26:224:37First Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:193.03:503.09:580.310:150.16:234:36Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri4:183.24:433.010:510.210:560.16:244:35Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat5:083.35:293.011:380.111:320.06:254:34Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:523.46:123.012:190.16:274:33Full Moon9Sun
10Mon6:323.56:513.012:030.012:570.06:284:32Full Moon10Mon
11Tue7:093.57:293.012:300.01:310.06:294:31Full Moon11Tue
12Wed7:443.48:062.912:580.02:020.16:304:30Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:173.38:432.81:290.02:310.16:314:29Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:503.19:202.62:030.13:000.36:334:28Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:242.910:002.52:390.33:320.46:344:27Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:032.810:452.33:180.44:120.56:354:26Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:472.711:342.34:020.65:030.66:364:26Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue11:372.64:530.76:160.76:374:25Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:272.312:312.55:560.77:340.66:394:24Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:222.41:302.57:100.78:270.56:404:23Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:212.62:332.68:360.69:130.36:414:23Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat3:212.83:362.79:460.39:550.16:424:22Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun4:153.24:332.910:400.010:37-0.16:434:22Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:053.55:253.111:29-0.211:19-0.46:444:21Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:533.96:153.312:18-0.56:454:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed6:414.17:053.412:04-0.51:08-0.66:474:20New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:314.27:553.412:51-0.61:57-0.76:484:19New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:224.18:473.31:39-0.62:47-0.66:494:19Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:144.09:413.22:29-0.53:40-0.56:504:19Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun10:093.710:383.13:21-0.34:40-0.36:514:18Waxing Crescent30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8459338)

Common Questions About Block Island, RI Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA