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 6h 22m 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 - Jan 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:562.65:420.16:300.17:114:28Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:352.712:502.47:000.37:190.27:124:28Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:322.61:462.18:090.48:050.37:124:29Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:332.62:492.09:130.48:510.37:124:30Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:332.63:521.910:080.49:360.37:124:31Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:272.64:442.010:550.310:190.37:124:32Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:132.75:292.111:380.211:000.27:114:33Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:532.86:082.212:190.17:114:34Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:312.96:452.312:580.07:114:35New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:072.97:212.412:200.01:36-0.17:114:36New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:423.07:572.412:59-0.12:10-0.17:114:37New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:163.08:342.51:36-0.12:40-0.17:104:38New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:522.99:122.52:13-0.13:08-0.17:104:39Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:302.89:542.52:510.03:36-0.17:104:40Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:122.710:402.63:320.14:10-0.17:094:41Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:582.611:302.64:190.24:50-0.17:094:43Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:502.55:170.25:38-0.17:084:44First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:232.712:462.36:290.36:32-0.17:084:45First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:212.81:492.38:050.27:33-0.17:074:46First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:262.93:012.39:320.18:41-0.27:074:47Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon3:363.14:112.410:37-0.19:52-0.37:064:48Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:413.35:122.611:34-0.310:57-0.57:054:50Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:393.56:072.812:26-0.57:054:51Full Moon23Wed
24Thu6:333.76:593.01:16-0.77:044:52Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:243.77:493.112:53-0.72:01-0.77:034:53Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:133.68:373.21:45-0.72:44-0.77:024:55Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:593.49:253.12:33-0.73:23-0.67:024:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:453.210:133.03:18-0.54:00-0.47:014:57Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:302.811:022.84:05-0.24:33-0.27:004:58Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:162.511:522.74:560.05:050.06:595:00Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:032.25:590.35:390.26:585:01Third Quarter31Thu
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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