Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 9:10 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 30m at 2:16 pm (2.7 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 - Jul 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:222.64:073.29:190.310:440.45:168:22Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:272.75:073.510:180.111:450.25:178:22Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:302.96:033.811:160.05:178:22Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:283.16:574.012:40-0.112:11-0.25:188:22Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:223.27:504.21:34-0.31:07-0.35:198:22Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:163.48:434.22:26-0.42:04-0.45:198:22Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:093.59:364.23:17-0.53:00-0.45:208:21Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:023.510:284.04:06-0.53:55-0.35:208:21Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:563.511:223.84:55-0.44:54-0.25:218:21Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:523.45:48-0.26:040.15:228:20Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:173.512:493.46:420.07:220.35:238:20Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:133.21:473.37:360.18:320.45:238:19Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:092.92:463.28:270.39:380.55:248:19Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:082.63:493.19:170.410:390.65:258:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:112.54:503.110:070.411:330.65:268:18Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:112.55:443.110:540.55:268:17Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:032.56:313.112:210.511:38 AM0.55:278:16Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:492.67:133.21:040.512:190.45:288:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:322.77:513.21:450.412:590.45:298:15New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:122.88:273.22:230.31:390.35:308:14New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:502.89:003.22:590.32:180.35:318:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:272.89:333.23:310.22:570.35:318:13New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:032.810:073.13:590.33:340.35:328:12Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:402.810:433.04:230.34:120.45:338:11Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:192.811:232.94:490.34:530.55:348:10Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:022.85:210.45:400.65:358:09Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:082.812:482.96:010.46:360.75:368:08First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:582.71:383.06:480.47:410.75:378:07First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:522.72:333.17:420.38:570.65:388:06First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:522.63:363.38:410.310:210.45:398:05Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:002.74:423.59:460.211:270.25:408:04Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 5:43 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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