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 6h 33m 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 - Feb 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:352.51:592.08:310.47:350.36:575:02First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:412.43:081.99:340.48:440.36:565:03First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:492.44:112.010:280.49:480.36:555:05Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:442.45:022.111:140.210:400.26:545:06Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:292.65:452.211:560.111:240.16:535:07Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:082.76:242.412:350.06:525:08Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:422.86:592.512:05-0.11:12-0.16:515:10Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:142.97:332.612:43-0.21:45-0.26:505:11Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:452.98:082.71:20-0.32:12-0.36:485:12Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:192.98:442.81:55-0.32:34-0.36:475:13Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:542.99:222.82:29-0.32:57-0.36:465:14Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:332.810:042.83:06-0.23:26-0.36:455:16Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:172.710:502.83:47-0.14:02-0.26:435:17Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:062.511:412.84:350.04:46-0.26:425:18Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:002.45:340.15:39-0.16:415:19Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:382.81:002.36:490.26:410.06:395:21Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:412.82:082.38:300.17:53-0.16:385:22Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:532.93:232.49:510.09:22-0.26:375:23Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:053.14:322.610:51-0.310:39-0.46:355:24Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:063.45:302.911:44-0.511:40-0.66:345:26Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:013.66:233.212:33-0.76:335:27New Moon21Sat
22Sun6:523.77:133.412:34-0.71:18-0.86:315:28New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:403.78:003.41:25-0.81:59-0.86:305:29New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:263.58:463.42:12-0.82:36-0.76:285:30New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:103.39:323.32:56-0.63:10-0.66:275:31Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:553.010:173.13:38-0.43:40-0.46:255:33Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:402.711:032.84:22-0.14:11-0.26:245:34Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:282.411:512.65:130.14:460.16:225:35First Quarter28Sat
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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