Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 5h 03m at 6:05 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:412.63:173.18:350.310:020.55:168:22Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:442.64:193.49:310.211:110.35:178:22Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:512.75:203.610:290.05:178:22Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:532.86:183.912:110.111:28 AM-0.15:188:22Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:503.07:134.11:07-0.112:26-0.25:198:22New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:453.28:084.22:01-0.31:24-0.35:198:22New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:383.39:024.12:54-0.42:22-0.45:208:21New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:313.49:554.03:44-0.43:19-0.45:208:21Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:243.410:473.84:32-0.34:15-0.25:218:21Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:183.411:393.55:21-0.25:140.05:228:20Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:133.36:120.06:220.25:238:20Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:323.21:093.37:020.17:340.45:238:19First Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:252.92:043.27:480.38:410.65:248:19First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:172.63:013.18:310.49:440.75:258:18First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:142.44:013.09:130.510:430.75:268:18Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue4:172.24:593.09:580.611:350.75:268:17Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:172.25:513.010:480.65:278:16Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:082.36:373.112:210.611:35 AM0.65:288:16Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:532.47:193.11:040.512:210.55:298:15Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:342.57:583.21:450.41:050.45:308:14Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:132.68:343.22:250.41:470.45:318:13Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:502.79:083.23:020.32:280.35:328:13Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:262.79:423.23:350.33:060.45:328:12Full Moon23Tue
24Wed10:032.810:173.14:030.33:430.45:338:11Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:422.810:563.04:280.34:210.55:348:10Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:242.911:382.94:570.35:050.65:358:09Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:093.05:310.35:560.65:368:08Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:252.812:573.16:130.36:580.75:378:07Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:172.71:493.27:010.38:130.65:388:06Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:142.62:473.37:560.39:430.65:398:05Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:182.63:533.48:570.210:590.45:408:04Waning Crescent31Wed
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 9:43 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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