Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 4:17 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:30 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Aug 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:433.09:493.13:350.23:210.35:408:04Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:183.010:213.03:570.23:550.45:418:03Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:523.010:542.84:190.34:310.55:428:01Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:272.911:312.74:440.35:100.65:438:00Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:052.95:160.45:560.75:447:59First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:122.512:472.85:540.56:510.85:457:58First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:582.41:342.86:400.67:590.95:467:57First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:512.32:292.97:340.69:280.85:477:56First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:512.33:353.08:350.610:440.75:487:54Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:012.44:453.29:450.511:400.55:497:53Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:102.65:463.410:570.35:507:52Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:092.96:403.712:290.212:010.05:517:50Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:023.27:303.91:14-0.112:59-0.25:527:49Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:523.68:194.01:57-0.31:56-0.35:537:48Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:423.89:074.02:38-0.42:50-0.45:547:46Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:324.09:563.83:18-0.53:43-0.45:557:45Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:214.010:463.63:57-0.44:37-0.25:567:43Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:133.911:383.34:36-0.35:380.05:577:42Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:083.75:19-0.16:520.35:587:41Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:333.01:063.56:090.18:070.55:597:39Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:322.72:093.37:090.39:180.66:007:38Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:352.53:203.18:270.510:240.66:017:36Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:452.54:333.09:530.611:210.66:027:35Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:532.55:353.011:010.66:037:33Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:502.76:243.112:100.611:54 AM0.56:047:32Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:382.87:053.112:510.512:380.46:057:30Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:213.07:423.21:280.41:170.36:067:28New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:003.18:153.22:000.31:530.36:077:27New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:363.28:463.22:270.22:270.36:087:25New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:083.29:163.12:510.23:000.36:097:24New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:403.29:473.03:120.23:320.36:107:22Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 7:23 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 11% 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 (11% 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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