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 5h 54m 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 - Oct 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:493.35:153.311:110.111:360.15:425:29Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat5:383.55:593.311:570.15:435:27New Moon2Sat
3Sun6:223.76:413.312:120.012:390.05:445:25New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:033.77:203.212:440.01:170.05:455:24New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:423.67:573.11:110.01:510.15:465:22New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:193.58:343.01:360.12:210.25:485:20Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:543.39:102.82:030.22:510.35:495:19Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri9:303.19:482.62:350.33:240.55:505:17Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:082.910:302.53:100.54:030.65:515:16Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:512.811:172.33:510.64:540.85:525:14First Quarter10Sun
11Mon11:412.64:380.86:180.95:535:12First Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:102.312:362.65:370.97:460.95:545:11First Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:072.31:362.66:520.98:440.85:555:09First Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:092.42:412.68:300.89:300.65:565:08Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri3:122.63:412.89:420.610:070.45:575:06Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat4:062.94:323.010:340.410:420.25:585:05Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:533.35:183.211:190.111:17-0.15:595:03Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:383.76:033.312:04-0.16:015:01Full Moon18Mon
19Tue6:233.96:493.412:50-0.36:025:00Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:094.17:373.512:35-0.41:37-0.46:034:59Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:574.28:263.41:18-0.52:24-0.36:044:57Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:474.19:173.32:04-0.43:14-0.26:054:56Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:403.910:123.22:52-0.34:120.06:064:54Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:383.711:133.03:44-0.15:270.26:074:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:413.44:470.26:430.36:094:51Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:173.012:463.26:240.37:480.36:104:50Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:233.01:543.07:560.48:470.36:114:49Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:303.03:012.99:080.49:400.36:124:47Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:343.14:022.910:070.310:250.26:134:46Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:303.34:522.910:580.211:040.16:144:45Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun5:173.45:362.911:420.211:380.16:164:43Waning Crescent31Sun
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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