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 7h 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 - Feb 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:432.512:521.97:110.46:210.36:575:02Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:372.41:491.88:240.57:130.46:565:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:422.33:041.79:300.58:220.56:555:05Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:522.34:141.810:270.49:450.46:545:06Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:482.45:051.911:150.310:440.36:535:07Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:332.65:462.111:590.211:310.16:525:08Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:122.76:232.312:390.06:515:10Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:482.96:592.412:13-0.11:15-0.16:505:11New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:213.07:342.612:53-0.21:47-0.26:485:12New Moon9Sat
10Sun7:553.08:112.71:30-0.32:14-0.36:475:13New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:303.08:492.82:05-0.32:39-0.46:465:15Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:082.99:302.92:42-0.33:06-0.46:455:16Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:502.810:142.93:21-0.23:38-0.46:435:17Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:362.611:032.94:06-0.14:16-0.36:425:18Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:272.511:562.95:000.05:03-0.26:415:19First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:252.36:110.25:58-0.16:395:21First Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:552.91:292.27:540.27:030.06:385:22First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:032.92:432.29:220.18:220.06:375:23First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:212.93:572.410:280.09:52-0.26:355:24Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:323.15:012.611:24-0.211:02-0.36:345:26Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:323.35:552.912:13-0.46:325:27Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:233.46:453.112:00-0.512:59-0.66:315:28Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:113.57:323.312:52-0.61:40-0.66:305:29Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:553.48:173.31:39-0.72:16-0.66:285:30Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:373.29:003.32:21-0.62:47-0.66:275:32Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:173.09:423.13:00-0.43:13-0.46:255:33Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:562.710:242.93:37-0.23:37-0.26:245:34Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:372.411:062.74:140.04:040.06:225:35Waning Gibbous28Thu
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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