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 3h 42m 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 - Oct 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:352.54:102.89:420.710:380.65:425:29Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:302.74:582.910:320.611:160.55:435:28Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:152.85:372.911:130.511:500.45:445:26Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:543.06:113.011:510.45:455:24Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:283.26:423.112:210.312:280.35:465:23New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:013.37:123.112:470.21:030.25:475:21New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:323.47:433.11:110.11:370.15:485:19New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:043.48:173.01:340.12:090.25:495:18New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:383.48:542.92:010.22:410.25:505:16Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:163.39:352.82:320.23:170.35:515:15Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:583.210:222.73:080.33:570.55:535:13Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:473.111:152.63:500.44:490.65:545:11Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:433.14:410.55:590.65:555:10First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:152.612:453.15:440.67:370.65:565:08First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:192.61:533.17:010.68:530.45:575:07First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:292.83:043.28:370.49:500.25:585:05Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:383.14:093.49:580.210:39-0.15:595:04Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:373.45:053.610:59-0.111:23-0.36:005:02Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:303.85:563.711:53-0.36:015:00Full Moon19Tue
20Wed6:194.06:453.812:04-0.412:44-0.56:024:59Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:084.27:343.712:45-0.51:34-0.56:044:58Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:554.28:213.51:25-0.52:22-0.46:054:56Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:424.09:093.32:03-0.43:09-0.26:064:55Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:303.89:593.02:41-0.23:590.06:074:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:203.410:532.83:210.14:590.36:084:52Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:153.111:512.64:040.46:120.56:094:50Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:152.84:570.67:190.76:114:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:532.41:192.66:200.88:200.76:124:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:582.42:292.58:050.89:130.76:134:46Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:032.53:322.59:120.89:580.66:144:45Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun3:592.64:222.610:040.710:360.56:154:44Waning Crescent31Sun
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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