Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:52 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 09m at 1:34 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Apr 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:423.67:033.812:32-0.712:51-0.75:306:10New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:303.67:514.01:24-0.81:32-0.85:286:11New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:193.58:394.02:14-0.82:11-0.85:276:12New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:073.39:283.93:04-0.72:50-0.65:256:13Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:573.110:193.63:56-0.53:31-0.45:246:14Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:512.811:143.34:56-0.24:15-0.15:226:15Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:482.56:080.15:080.25:206:16First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:152.912:502.47:200.36:250.45:196:17First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:212.71:572.38:280.48:100.55:176:18First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:362.53:082.39:290.49:260.55:156:19First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:472.54:102.410:200.410:230.45:146:20Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:412.55:002.611:020.311:090.35:126:21Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:252.65:422.811:370.211:490.25:116:23Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:032.76:193.012:080.15:096:24Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:362.76:533.112:260.112:360.05:076:25Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:072.87:243.21:010.01:000.05:066:26Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:372.87:553.21:35-0.11:230.05:046:27Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:092.78:263.22:07-0.11:490.05:036:28Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:432.69:003.12:370.02:190.05:016:29Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:202.59:373.03:080.12:520.15:006:30Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:022.410:212.93:430.23:300.24:586:31Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:502.411:112.94:250.34:150.34:576:32Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:442.35:200.45:090.44:556:33Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:092.81:442.47:320.47:170.55:547:34Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:122.82:502.58:580.48:380.45:527:35Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:212.94:002.710:090.210:150.25:517:36Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:323.05:053.111:040.011:290.05:507:37Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:343.26:023.411:51-0.35:487:38Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:293.46:533.812:27-0.312:35-0.55:477:40Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:203.57:424.01:22-0.51:18-0.65:467:41New Moon30Sat
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 4:13 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 46% 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 (46% 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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