Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 11:14 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - May 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:082.512:562.16:500.76:160.75:437:42First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:012.51:512.28:150.77:240.75:427:43First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:582.52:492.39:110.68:430.75:417:44First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:592.53:512.59:560.510:070.55:407:45First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:042.64:482.910:360.311:110.35:387:46Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:052.75:393.311:150.15:377:48Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:592.96:273.612:050.011:55 AM-0.15:367:49Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:493.07:153.912:56-0.212:37-0.35:357:50Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:393.18:034.11:46-0.41:22-0.45:347:51Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:303.28:544.22:37-0.52:10-0.55:337:52Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:213.29:464.13:27-0.52:59-0.45:327:53Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:133.110:403.94:18-0.43:50-0.35:307:54Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:083.011:373.65:14-0.24:45-0.15:297:55Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:072.96:190.05:540.15:287:56Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:383.31:082.97:250.17:290.35:277:57Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:403.12:112.88:250.28:500.45:267:58Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:412.83:162.99:190.310:000.45:267:59Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:442.64:193.010:080.311:010.45:258:00Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:442.55:153.110:510.311:520.45:248:01Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:362.56:033.211:270.35:238:02Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:222.56:453.212:370.311:59 AM0.25:228:02Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:042.67:233.31:180.312:310.25:218:03New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:452.67:593.21:560.21:040.25:218:04New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:242.68:343.22:330.21:410.25:208:05New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:022.69:093.13:080.22:190.35:198:06New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:392.59:443.03:420.32:580.35:188:07Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:182.510:212.94:160.43:370.45:188:08Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:592.411:012.84:510.44:180.55:178:09Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:432.411:452.85:290.55:030.65:178:09Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:312.46:130.65:550.75:168:10First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:332.71:202.56:590.56:580.75:168:11First Quarter31Wed
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 2:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Block Island, RI in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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