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 31m at 6:52 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:432.811:053.44:28-0.14:120.05:447:42Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:342.711:593.35:140.15:000.15:437:43Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:312.76:130.25:570.25:417:44Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:583.11:322.77:330.27:100.35:407:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:013.12:382.88:510.28:490.35:397:46Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:093.03:472.99:560.110:220.25:387:47Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:193.04:533.210:520.011:280.05:367:48Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:223.15:513.511:40-0.25:357:49Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:173.26:423.712:24-0.212:24-0.35:347:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:073.27:303.91:16-0.31:05-0.35:337:51New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:553.28:163.92:05-0.41:44-0.35:327:52New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:423.29:013.82:51-0.32:22-0.35:317:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:273.19:443.63:34-0.32:58-0.25:307:54New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:122.910:273.44:14-0.13:340.05:297:55Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:592.811:113.14:540.14:110.25:287:56Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:472.611:562.85:400.34:520.45:277:57Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:392.46:390.55:400.65:267:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:452.61:322.37:420.66:410.85:257:59First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:352.52:262.38:380.67:590.85:248:00First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:282.43:242.49:290.69:260.85:238:01First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:282.34:212.510:150.610:330.75:228:02First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:292.45:092.710:540.511:250.55:228:03Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:202.55:503.011:270.45:218:04Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:022.66:283.212:110.311:58 AM0.25:208:05Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:432.77:063.412:550.112:310.15:198:06Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:252.87:473.61:370.01:070.05:198:07Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:082.98:293.72:19-0.11:47-0.15:188:07Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:533.09:153.83:00-0.22:30-0.15:178:08Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:403.010:023.73:41-0.23:14-0.15:178:09Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:303.010:533.64:25-0.14:01-0.15:168:10Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:233.011:483.55:150.04:540.15:168:11Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 10:34 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 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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