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 3h 31m 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 - Oct 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:134.27:403.712:46-0.51:37-0.55:425:28Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:024.38:293.61:28-0.52:27-0.45:445:27Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:524.29:203.42:11-0.43:19-0.25:455:25Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:444.010:153.22:56-0.34:180.05:465:23Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:423.711:143.03:45-0.15:330.25:475:22Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:453.44:440.26:490.45:485:20Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:172.812:523.26:140.47:570.55:495:18Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:242.82:023.07:500.58:580.55:505:17Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:322.83:112.99:040.59:500.55:515:15Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:372.94:092.910:030.510:340.45:525:14Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:313.14:572.910:510.411:110.35:535:12Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:173.25:372.911:330.311:420.35:545:10Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:583.36:142.912:100.35:555:09New Moon13Tue
14Wed6:343.46:482.912:090.212:440.25:565:07New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:083.47:212.912:330.21:160.25:585:06New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:393.47:532.912:580.21:470.25:595:04New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:113.38:272.81:270.22:180.36:005:03Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:443.29:022.61:590.32:490.46:015:01Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:203.19:422.52:330.43:240.56:025:00Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:012.910:272.43:100.54:050.66:034:58Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:492.811:192.43:530.64:570.76:044:57First Quarter21Wed
22Thu11:432.84:440.76:070.86:054:55First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:162.412:422.85:490.87:270.76:074:54First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:172.51:452.87:090.78:290.56:084:52First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:212.72:502.98:420.69:190.36:094:51Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon3:253.13:533.19:550.310:050.06:104:50Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:223.54:493.310:520.010:48-0.26:114:48Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:143.85:413.411:44-0.311:32-0.46:124:47Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:034.16:313.512:35-0.56:144:46Full Moon29Thu
30Fri6:534.37:223.512:17-0.51:27-0.56:154:44Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:434.38:123.41:04-0.62:18-0.56:164:43Full Moon31Sat
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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