Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 12m at 5:02 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:293.66:483.012:580.16:174:42Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:073.67:272.912:240.01:330.16:184:41Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:433.48:062.812:530.02:050.16:194:40Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:173.38:442.71:260.12:350.26:204:39Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:523.19:232.52:010.23:050.46:224:37Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:292.910:052.42:390.43:410.56:234:36Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:092.710:522.23:190.54:280.76:244:35Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:572.611:452.24:040.75:550.86:254:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu11:492.54:590.87:140.86:264:33Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:412.212:452.46:090.98:070.76:284:32Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:372.31:432.47:360.88:480.66:294:31Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:352.52:442.58:580.79:230.46:304:30Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:302.83:432.69:570.49:570.26:314:29Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:193.24:362.810:470.210:330.06:324:28Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:053.55:242.911:33-0.111:12-0.26:344:27Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:503.86:123.012:20-0.36:354:27New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:374.07:003.11:07-0.46:364:26New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:254.17:503.112:40-0.41:56-0.46:374:25New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:164.08:413.11:29-0.42:45-0.46:384:24Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:093.99:353.02:19-0.43:38-0.26:404:24Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:053.710:332.93:12-0.24:39-0.16:414:23Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:053.411:352.94:130.05:490.16:424:22First Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:083.15:420.26:540.16:434:22First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:402.91:102.97:180.37:520.26:444:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:452.92:142.78:330.38:440.26:454:21First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:503.03:162.69:370.39:310.26:464:20Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:503.14:132.510:320.210:120.16:474:20Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:423.25:022.511:200.210:480.16:494:19Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:273.35:462.612:020.26:504:19Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:083.36:272.612:410.16:514:18Full Moon30Thu
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 8:08 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 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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