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 45m at 3:59 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:14 am (3.7 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 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:442.77:113.51:060.312:340.25:418:03Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:293.07:543.61:460.11:230.05:428:02Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:153.38:383.72:22-0.12:12-0.15:438:01Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:013.59:233.72:57-0.23:00-0.15:447:59Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:473.610:093.63:31-0.33:47-0.15:457:58Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:353.710:573.44:07-0.34:380.05:467:57Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:263.711:493.24:46-0.25:360.25:477:56Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:213.65:31-0.16:540.35:487:55Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:453.01:193.56:230.08:180.45:497:53Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:452.82:223.47:250.29:330.55:507:52Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:502.73:323.38:390.310:400.45:517:51Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:012.74:453.310:050.311:380.45:527:49Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:102.85:473.411:170.35:537:48Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:082.96:403.412:290.312:140.25:547:47Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:593.17:263.51:140.21:040.15:557:45New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:453.38:073.41:550.11:480.15:567:44New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:293.48:463.42:310.02:280.15:577:42New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:093.49:223.33:010.03:030.25:587:41New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:473.39:563.13:260.13:340.25:597:39Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:233.210:302.93:470.14:060.46:007:38Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:583.111:052.74:110.34:410.56:017:37Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:342.911:442.54:410.45:210.66:027:35Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:142.85:170.56:100.86:037:33First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:262.412:582.75:590.77:150.96:047:32First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:142.31:492.76:510.88:521.06:057:30First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:092.22:502.77:510.810:100.96:067:29First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:132.24:012.89:000.711:060.76:077:27Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:252.45:063.010:190.611:510.56:087:26Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:262.75:573.311:250.46:097:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:163.06:443.512:300.212:190.16:107:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:033.47:293.71:080.01:10-0.16:117:21Full Moon31Mon
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 7:06 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 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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