Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:28 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 50m at 11:58 pm (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Nov 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:572.911:402.44:030.55:170.76:164:43Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:572.95:010.67:020.76:174:42Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:432.41:012.96:160.68:120.56:194:40Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:492.62:082.97:450.59:050.36:204:39Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:552.93:163.09:120.39:510.16:214:38Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:563.34:173.210:180.110:33-0.26:224:37Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:503.75:113.311:14-0.211:14-0.36:234:36Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:404.06:023.312:06-0.46:254:35New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:284.26:513.312:57-0.56:264:34New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:164.27:403.312:37-0.51:47-0.56:274:33New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:054.18:303.11:21-0.42:35-0.46:284:32Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:553.99:202.92:05-0.33:24-0.16:294:31Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:473.610:122.72:500.04:170.16:314:30Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:433.211:102.63:370.25:230.36:324:29Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:442.94:340.56:310.56:334:28First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:122.412:452.76:190.77:320.66:344:27First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:162.41:472.57:450.78:240.66:354:26First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:202.42:472.48:510.79:080.56:374:25First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:202.53:422.49:450.69:460.56:384:25Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:092.74:282.410:310.510:180.46:394:24Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:502.95:082.511:120.410:470.36:404:23Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:253.05:432.511:510.311:160.26:414:23Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:563.26:182.612:290.16:424:22Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:283.36:532.61:060.16:444:21Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:023.37:292.612:220.01:410.16:454:21Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:393.38:082.612:590.02:140.16:464:20Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:193.38:502.61:380.02:470.26:474:20Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:023.29:352.52:180.13:230.26:484:19Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:493.110:272.53:020.14:070.36:494:19Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:423.011:242.53:510.25:030.36:504:19Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 2:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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