Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : in 19m at 1:53 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:16 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8459338
Common Questions About Tides

Block Island, RI Tides - Feb 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:323.25:032.811:22-0.310:55-0.56:575:01Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:293.55:583.112:11-0.66:565:03Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:223.76:493.412:58-0.86:555:04Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:133.87:403.512:50-0.91:43-0.96:545:05Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:023.88:293.61:43-1.02:25-1.06:535:06Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:513.69:193.62:33-0.93:05-0.96:525:08Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:393.310:103.43:24-0.83:44-0.76:515:09Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:293.011:033.24:17-0.54:25-0.56:505:10Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:222.711:593.05:21-0.25:10-0.26:495:11Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:172.36:350.16:050.06:485:13Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:592.71:172.17:480.37:230.26:465:14Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:052.52:262.08:560.48:460.36:455:15Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:172.43:382.09:560.49:520.36:445:16Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:202.54:372.110:460.310:440.26:435:18Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:102.65:252.311:290.211:270.16:415:19Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:532.76:062.412:070.06:405:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:302.86:422.612:070.012:42-0.16:395:21New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:032.87:162.712:43-0.11:14-0.26:375:23New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:342.97:472.81:17-0.21:41-0.36:365:24New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:042.98:182.81:48-0.22:04-0.36:345:25New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:362.88:512.82:17-0.22:28-0.36:335:26Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:102.79:272.82:47-0.12:55-0.36:325:27Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:482.610:062.83:200.03:28-0.26:305:29Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:312.410:522.83:580.14:07-0.16:295:30Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:202.311:432.74:450.24:53-0.16:275:31First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:162.35:440.35:490.06:265:32First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:422.71:192.27:040.36:550.06:245:33First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:482.72:292.38:590.28:130.06:235:35First Quarter28Tue
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 5:04 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 0% 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 (0% 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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