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 3h 03m 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 - Aug 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:062.88:293.42:260.21:520.25:418:03Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:483.09:083.53:010.12:350.15:428:02Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:303.19:493.53:310.13:170.15:438:01Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:133.210:333.44:010.04:010.25:448:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:003.311:193.24:330.04:480.35:457:58Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:493.35:110.05:430.45:467:57Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:103.112:423.45:550.16:540.55:477:56Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:052.91:383.46:460.18:240.55:487:55Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:042.82:393.47:440.29:460.55:497:53Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:092.73:473.48:500.210:550.45:507:52Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:212.74:583.510:050.211:550.25:517:51Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:282.86:013.611:190.15:527:49Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:263.06:563.712:480.112:220.05:537:48Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:193.27:463.81:380.01:18-0.15:547:47New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:093.48:333.72:23-0.12:09-0.15:557:45New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:563.49:173.63:03-0.12:54-0.15:567:44New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:413.49:583.43:39-0.13:350.05:577:42Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:243.410:383.24:100.04:140.25:587:41Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:073.211:173.04:360.14:510.45:597:40Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:503.111:582.75:010.35:330.66:007:38Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:322.95:310.56:240.76:017:37First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:402.51:152.86:080.67:320.96:027:35First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:252.32:012.76:540.78:510.96:037:34First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:162.22:572.77:480.810:040.96:047:32First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:192.14:092.78:510.811:040.86:057:30Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:332.25:142.810:070.811:540.76:067:29Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:312.46:023.011:150.66:077:27Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:162.66:433.212:370.512:070.46:087:26Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:582.87:233.41:160.312:540.26:097:24Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:393.18:033.61:510.11:380.16:107:23Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:213.38:443.62:230.02:220.06:117:21Full Moon31Fri
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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