Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 3:32 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:47 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Aug 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:572.73:343.48:380.210:430.45:418:03Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:082.84:463.59:540.111:430.25:428:02Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:172.95:503.711:110.05:438:01Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:173.26:463.812:370.012:15-0.15:448:00Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:113.47:373.91:26-0.11:13-0.25:457:59New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:023.58:253.82:12-0.22:06-0.25:467:57New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:503.69:113.72:54-0.32:54-0.25:477:56New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:373.69:543.53:32-0.23:38-0.15:487:55Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:223.610:363.34:05-0.14:180.15:497:54Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:063.411:183.04:330.04:590.35:507:52Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:523.24:590.25:430.55:517:51Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:012.712:383.05:310.46:380.75:527:50First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:462.51:252.86:100.67:500.95:537:48First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:332.32:162.76:590.79:040.95:547:47First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:252.23:182.67:560.810:110.95:557:46First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:312.24:292.79:060.811:070.85:567:44Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:442.25:262.810:280.711:540.75:577:43Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:382.46:103.011:290.65:587:41Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu6:212.66:473.212:360.512:170.45:597:40Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:002.97:243.31:130.31:010.26:007:38Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:393.18:013.41:470.11:430.16:017:37Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:193.38:403.52:170.02:240.06:027:35Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:003.59:203.52:45-0.13:040.06:037:34Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:423.610:043.43:16-0.23:450.06:047:32Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:273.610:503.23:51-0.24:290.16:057:31Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:163.611:423.14:30-0.15:200.36:067:29Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:103.55:160.06:280.46:077:28Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:382.91:093.46:100.18:060.56:087:26Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:392.82:133.47:150.39:260.56:097:24Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:462.83:243.38:350.310:330.46:107:23Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:582.84:373.410:080.311:290.36:117:21Waning Crescent31Tue
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 6:39 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 5% 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 (5% 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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