Tides Today & Tomorrow in Block Island, RI

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Block Island, RI.
Next low tide : 1:53 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 7:51 am (3.5 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 - Nov 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:473.410:232.83:010.13:530.36:164:43Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:403.211:202.83:490.24:490.46:174:41Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:383.14:460.36:080.46:194:40Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:212.812:403.15:580.47:330.36:204:39Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:253.01:463.07:320.48:380.26:214:38Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:313.12:543.09:020.29:330.06:224:37Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:363.44:003.110:080.010:23-0.16:234:36Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:343.74:573.211:04-0.211:08-0.36:254:35Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:273.95:483.311:55-0.311:51-0.46:264:34New Moon9Thu
10Fri6:164.06:373.412:44-0.46:274:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:034.07:253.312:33-0.41:31-0.46:284:31New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:503.98:113.21:14-0.32:14-0.36:294:31New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:353.78:573.11:52-0.22:55-0.16:314:30Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:213.59:442.92:290.03:360.06:324:29Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:083.210:332.73:070.24:190.36:334:28Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:572.911:262.53:480.45:130.46:344:27Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:492.74:370.66:180.56:354:26First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:212.412:422.55:500.87:160.66:374:25First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:172.41:372.47:410.88:070.66:384:25First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:152.42:372.38:490.88:540.56:394:24First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:132.53:342.39:440.69:350.46:404:23Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:022.74:222.410:320.510:120.36:414:22Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:422.95:022.511:150.310:470.26:424:22Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:183.15:412.711:560.111:220.06:444:21Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:553.36:192.812:350.06:454:21Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:343.57:002.91:13-0.16:464:20Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:153.67:433.012:38-0.21:49-0.26:474:20Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:593.68:283.01:20-0.32:26-0.26:484:19Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:443.69:163.02:03-0.33:04-0.16:494:19Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:333.510:083.02:49-0.23:46-0.16:504:19Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 10:52 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 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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