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 5h 38m 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 - Sep 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:443.06:183.612:020.211:57 AM0.16:127:20Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:393.37:083.712:490.012:53-0.16:137:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:283.57:543.71:33-0.11:44-0.26:147:16Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:153.78:383.72:12-0.22:31-0.26:157:15Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:593.89:203.52:46-0.23:14-0.16:167:13Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:423.710:013.33:16-0.23:530.16:177:11Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:223.510:423.03:430.04:300.36:187:10Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:023.311:242.74:100.25:070.56:197:08Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:443.14:420.45:510.76:207:06Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:102.512:282.85:210.67:050.96:217:05Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:592.31:182.66:070.88:361.06:227:03Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:552.22:182.57:050.99:481.06:237:01Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:012.13:412.58:180.910:460.96:247:00Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:172.24:542.69:510.911:330.86:256:58Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:162.45:412.811:010.76:266:56Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:592.66:183.012:120.611:51 AM0.56:276:54Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:362.96:523.212:460.412:350.36:286:53Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:133.27:273.31:150.21:170.16:296:51New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:503.58:043.31:410.11:580.06:306:49New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:283.78:443.32:07-0.12:38-0.16:316:48New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:093.89:263.22:37-0.13:19-0.16:326:46Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:523.810:113.13:11-0.14:000.06:336:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:393.811:013.03:49-0.14:470.26:346:42Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:313.610:562.83:320.14:450.45:355:41Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:313.411:582.74:230.26:140.55:365:39First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:373.35:270.47:420.65:375:37First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:052.71:483.26:580.58:530.55:385:36First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:182.73:033.28:470.49:510.35:395:34Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:302.94:083.310:000.310:400.25:405:32Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:323.25:023.410:570.111:230.05:415:31Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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