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 : 7:59 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 1:22 pm (2.9 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 - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:242.76:443.112:210.312:300.25:437:42Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:032.77:233.21:010.212:590.15:427:44Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:382.77:583.31:380.11:240.15:417:45Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:132.78:303.32:130.11:490.15:397:46Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:462.79:023.22:450.02:170.15:387:47Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:202.69:333.23:170.12:480.25:377:48Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:552.510:073.03:480.13:220.35:367:49Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:322.410:452.94:200.33:580.45:357:50Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:142.311:292.84:570.44:370.55:337:51Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:022.35:420.55:240.65:327:52Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:192.712:552.36:390.66:210.75:317:53Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:152.71:522.47:480.67:310.75:307:54Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:142.72:532.58:530.48:530.65:297:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:182.73:582.89:510.310:210.45:287:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:252.94:593.210:410.111:280.15:277:57Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:263.05:543.611:27-0.25:267:58Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:213.26:443.912:25-0.212:12-0.35:257:59Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:133.37:344.11:19-0.412:58-0.55:248:00New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:053.38:254.22:12-0.51:46-0.55:248:01New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:563.39:164.23:04-0.62:34-0.55:238:02New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:483.310:084.03:56-0.53:23-0.45:228:03Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:413.111:033.74:50-0.34:13-0.25:218:04Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed11:373.05:49-0.15:090.15:208:04Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:003.412:362.96:540.16:220.35:208:05First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:013.11:362.87:560.37:500.55:198:06First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:012.92:382.88:520.49:040.65:188:07First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:022.63:402.89:430.410:090.65:188:08First Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:032.54:382.910:280.411:040.65:178:09Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue4:592.45:293.011:070.411:500.55:178:10Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:472.46:133.111:390.45:168:10Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:292.56:513.212:320.412:080.35:168:11Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 4:40 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 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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