Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 2:45 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 46m at 8:40 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Dec 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:183.26:332.612:390.16:524:18New Moon1Wed
2Thu6:553.27:102.612:070.11:140.16:534:18New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:293.27:452.612:400.11:480.06:544:18New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:033.18:212.61:140.12:200.16:554:17New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:373.08:572.51:500.12:510.16:564:17Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:122.99:362.42:270.23:210.26:574:17Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:502.810:182.43:050.33:550.36:584:17Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:332.711:052.43:470.44:340.36:594:17Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:202.511:552.54:360.55:200.36:594:17First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:122.55:370.66:120.37:004:17First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:482.61:092.46:520.67:070.27:014:17First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:452.82:112.48:250.48:060.17:024:17First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:483.03:192.59:430.29:07-0.17:034:17Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:513.34:222.710:42-0.110:06-0.37:034:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:493.65:192.911:35-0.311:02-0.57:044:18Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:443.86:133.112:27-0.57:054:18Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:364.07:053.31:18-0.77:064:18Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:294.07:573.312:51-0.82:07-0.77:064:19Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:204.08:483.31:44-0.82:54-0.77:074:19Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:113.79:413.32:37-0.63:42-0.57:074:20Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:033.410:363.23:31-0.44:32-0.47:084:20Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:573.111:333.04:31-0.25:26-0.27:084:21Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:522.85:470.16:220.07:094:21Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:312.912:482.57:040.37:160.17:094:22Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:302.81:462.28:130.48:090.27:104:22Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:322.72:512.19:160.49:020.37:104:23Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:352.73:542.110:110.49:510.37:104:24Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:302.74:472.110:590.310:350.27:114:24Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:172.85:322.211:410.211:140.27:114:25Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:592.96:122.312:200.17:114:26Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri6:362.96:492.412:580.07:114:27New Moon31Fri
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 11:42 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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