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 4h 38m 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 - Jan 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:113.07:252.512:300.01:33-0.17:114:27New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:443.07:592.61:05-0.12:06-0.17:124:28New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:163.08:352.61:40-0.12:33-0.17:124:29New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:502.99:112.62:150.02:58-0.17:124:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:272.89:512.62:500.03:26-0.17:124:31Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:072.710:352.63:290.14:00-0.17:124:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:522.611:232.64:140.24:40-0.17:114:33Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:432.45:080.35:290.07:114:34First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:162.712:402.46:150.36:240.07:114:35First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:132.81:422.37:460.37:27-0.17:114:36First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:182.92:522.49:220.18:36-0.27:114:37Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:283.14:022.510:28-0.19:48-0.37:104:38Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:333.45:042.811:24-0.410:53-0.57:104:39Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:313.65:593.012:15-0.67:104:40Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:253.86:523.31:04-0.87:094:41Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:163.87:423.412:48-0.81:51-0.87:094:42Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:053.88:323.41:41-0.92:34-0.87:084:44Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:533.69:213.42:30-0.83:15-0.77:084:45Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:403.310:113.23:18-0.63:53-0.57:074:46Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:282.911:023.04:08-0.34:31-0.37:074:47Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:172.611:552.85:050.05:09-0.17:064:48Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:082.36:150.25:510.17:064:49Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:502.61:022.07:270.46:410.37:054:51Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:502.42:041.98:360.57:500.47:044:52Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:582.43:171.89:380.59:110.47:034:53Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed4:032.44:201.910:300.410:110.37:034:54Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:552.55:092.111:160.210:590.27:024:56Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:382.65:502.211:570.111:410.07:014:57Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:162.86:272.412:35-0.17:004:58New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:492.97:012.612:21-0.11:10-0.26:594:59New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:212.97:352.712:57-0.21:41-0.36:585:01New Moon31Mon
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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