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 1h 09m 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 - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:022.93:432.610:070.09:40-0.26:215:36Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:133.14:462.911:01-0.310:51-0.56:205:37Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:133.35:413.211:49-0.611:50-0.76:185:38Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:063.56:333.512:35-0.86:165:39Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:563.67:223.712:45-0.91:18-0.96:155:40Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:453.68:103.81:36-0.91:58-0.96:135:41Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:323.58:573.72:24-0.92:36-0.86:125:43Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:183.29:453.53:10-0.73:11-0.66:105:44Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:052.910:343.33:56-0.43:45-0.46:085:45Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:552.611:272.94:48-0.14:23-0.16:075:46Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:482.45:530.25:080.26:055:47Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:232.712:442.17:060.46:070.46:045:48Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:252.41:492.08:140.58:000.56:025:49Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:372.33:032.09:170.59:210.56:005:50Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:462.34:072.110:090.410:170.45:595:51Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:402.44:572.310:530.311:030.35:575:53Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:232.55:372.511:310.211:450.15:555:54Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:002.76:122.712:050.05:545:55Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:332.86:442.912:230.012:36-0.15:525:56New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:042.87:163.01:00-0.21:03-0.25:505:57New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:362.97:483.11:33-0.21:28-0.35:485:58New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:102.98:233.22:04-0.21:55-0.35:475:59New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:472.89:013.22:33-0.22:27-0.35:456:00Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:272.79:433.13:05-0.13:02-0.25:436:01Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:122.610:303.03:430.03:43-0.15:426:02Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:042.511:243.04:290.14:310.05:406:03Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:012.55:290.25:290.15:386:04First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:232.91:042.56:560.36:400.15:376:06First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:292.92:132.68:350.28:070.15:356:07First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:422.93:252.89:420.09:41-0.15:336:08Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:543.04:293.110:36-0.210:48-0.35:326:09Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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