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 4h 15m 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 - Nov 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:442.85:022.710:480.511:090.46:164:43Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:223.05:362.811:280.311:370.26:184:41Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:553.26:072.912:060.26:194:40New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:273.36:392.912:030.112:430.16:204:39New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:593.47:142.912:290.11:180.06:214:38New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:343.57:512.912:570.01:520.06:224:37New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:123.58:322.81:300.02:260.16:244:36Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:523.49:162.82:060.03:020.16:254:34Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:383.310:052.72:460.13:440.26:264:33Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:293.211:002.63:310.24:360.36:274:32Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:273.14:240.35:490.46:284:31First Quarter11Thu
12Fri12:012.612:293.05:310.47:160.36:304:30First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:052.71:343.07:000.58:240.26:314:29First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:122.92:433.08:450.39:210.06:324:29Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:203.13:483.19:560.110:10-0.16:334:28Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:203.54:463.210:54-0.110:55-0.36:344:27Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:133.75:383.311:46-0.311:37-0.46:364:26Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:023.96:273.312:36-0.46:374:25Full Moon18Thu
19Fri6:494.07:153.312:17-0.51:24-0.46:384:24Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:364.08:023.212:57-0.42:09-0.46:394:24Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:213.88:483.11:37-0.32:52-0.26:404:23Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:073.59:362.92:15-0.23:350.06:424:22Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:533.210:262.72:540.14:230.26:434:22Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:422.911:202.53:350.35:240.46:444:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:342.74:230.56:300.56:454:21Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri12:172.412:292.55:240.77:290.66:464:20Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:152.31:262.37:020.88:210.66:474:20Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:162.32:282.38:250.79:070.56:484:19Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:142.43:272.39:260.69:460.46:494:19Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue4:032.64:152.410:170.510:200.36:504:19Waning Crescent30Tue
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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