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 3h 49m 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 - Sep 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:063.05:403.511:190.26:127:20Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:043.36:333.612:190.112:170.06:137:18Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:563.57:203.61:040.01:08-0.16:147:16New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:433.68:043.61:45-0.11:55-0.16:157:15New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:283.78:463.52:21-0.12:37-0.16:167:13New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:103.79:253.32:53-0.13:150.06:177:11New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:503.610:043.13:190.03:490.16:187:10Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:303.410:422.93:430.14:210.36:197:08Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:093.211:222.74:110.34:560.56:207:06Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:503.04:450.55:390.76:217:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:052.512:352.85:250.66:400.96:227:03First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:532.31:262.66:140.88:191.06:237:01First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:452.22:242.67:150.99:340.96:247:00First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:462.23:342.68:300.910:320.86:256:58First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:572.34:412.710:050.811:180.76:266:56Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:592.55:302.911:090.611:570.56:276:54Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:462.86:113.111:570.46:286:53Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:273.16:503.312:300.312:410.26:296:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:083.47:313.41:020.11:240.06:306:49Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:503.78:133.51:33-0.12:07-0.16:316:48Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:333.98:573.52:07-0.22:49-0.26:326:46Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:184.09:443.42:44-0.33:33-0.26:336:44Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:053.910:333.33:24-0.34:200.06:346:42Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:563.811:263.14:08-0.25:140.16:356:41Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:533.64:560.06:340.36:366:39Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:253.011:55 AM3.54:540.27:010.45:375:37Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:292.91:023.36:120.38:120.45:385:36Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:362.92:133.27:550.49:150.45:395:34Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:473.03:243.29:160.310:090.35:405:32Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:533.14:243.210:190.210:550.25:415:31Waning Crescent30Thu
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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